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AY59 XFD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,653 mi
Last recorded96,653 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,653 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 89,036 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,155 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,071 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 79,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,049 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 74,049 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 55,290 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 44,683 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 44,574 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,494 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 33,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

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 XFD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

AY59 XFD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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