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AY59 YDT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,379 mi
Last recorded50,379 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,681 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,608 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear slight exhaust leak clamp n/s/r

Fail 11 Jul 2022 43,607 miles

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

Central Front exhaust mounting clamp central front pipe corroded though but still supported

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear slight exhaust leak clamp n/s/r

Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,373 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box rusty but not blowing

Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,223 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

both exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded also front clamp

Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded/ also front clamp

Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,566 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 13 Aug 2013 18,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YDT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

AY59 YDT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is AY59 YDT safe to buy?

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