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WL59 AAU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,020 mi
Last recorded112,020 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 AAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 108,470 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 108,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 105,537 miles

under side very heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 100,374 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,164 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket to box corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 83,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock corroded

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket to box corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,352 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slower than nearside (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,943 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,118 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,161 miles

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

engine oil getting close to min mark on dipstick

exhaust silencer corroding and clamp corroded through, silencer still secure

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm at lowest point, all other tyres 3mm at lowest point

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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WL59 AAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL59 AAU, 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 WL59 AAU registered?

WL59 AAU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is WL59 AAU safe to buy?

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