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PE59 XAY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 XAY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front gearbox leaking oil

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 50,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox leaking oil

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 44,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

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

Offside Rear lamp condensated

Rear exhaust b/box corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear springs corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 44,339 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear lamp condensated

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust b/box corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 38,376 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 38,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,609 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 30,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,269 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,396 miles

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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PE59 XAY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PE59 XAY, 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 PE59 XAY registered?

PE59 XAY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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