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AY59 YDA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,739 mi
Last recorded48,739 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 48,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 48,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering and suspension components corroded (rear axle)

Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,125 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,909 miles

Front Tyres 75% Worn

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,147 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,683 miles

Rear Exhaust system Slighty Corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 33,683 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system Slighty Corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,088 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,084 miles

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

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 YDA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

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

Is AY59 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 YDA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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