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AY59 XDM

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,723 mi
Last recorded92,723 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 92,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 88,927 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 88,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust fixing clamp poor

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust fixing poor

Fail 19 Aug 2016 52,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust fixing poor

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 40,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,680 miles

NSR TYRE PERISHED

OSR TYRE PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,094 miles

slight leak from oil filter

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 XDM is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

AY59 XDM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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