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AY59 XDL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,899 mi
Last recorded77,899 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 77,899 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 77,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split joint on wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve trapped by wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 72,970 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system poor

o/s/f suspension top mount fixing plate corrosion

rear beam axel corrosion and lower spring pans

rear bumper slight damage

Fail 17 Oct 2022 70,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system poor

o/s/f suspension top mount fixing plate corrosion

rear beam axel corrosion and lower spring pans

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,586 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear/top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust poor/weak and front mount clamp poor

n/s/r bumper corner slight damage

rear beam axel corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2021 67,586 miles

rear beam axel corrosion

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear/top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust poor/weak and front mount clamp poor

n/s/r bumper corner slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,677 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front suspension arms/rear bushes perished/splitting

exhaust poor/corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2020 65,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front suspension arms/rear bushes perished/splitting

exhaust poor/corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,667 miles

exhaust is corroded

slight cut in near side rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,435 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,917 miles

exhaust is corroded

slight cuts in both rear tyres tread

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,008 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

child seat is fitted

exhaust is corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,495 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,967 miles

n/s/f hub cap damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2014 37,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f hub cap damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,810 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 26,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside front tyre worn outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AY59 XDL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY59 XDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY59 XDL registered?

AY59 XDL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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