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KS59 AAO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

66,743 mi
Last recorded66,743 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 AAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 66,743 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 23 Feb 2026 66,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,256 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,165 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 59,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 57,326 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken

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

Rear Outer exhaust silencer skin corroded

Fail 25 May 2022 57,324 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken

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

Rear Outer exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,794 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 53,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside + nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top cup ( under bonnet ) offside +nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken from axle (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Axle fractured spring cup area offside + nearside (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 46,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining washer and nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining washer and nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,347 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 43,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,835 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,175 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,307 miles

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

child seat fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 34,307 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

child seat fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,831 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,823 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 25,823 miles

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

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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KS59 AAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KS59 AAO, 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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KS59 AAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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