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AF59 UOL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,641 mi
Last recorded165,641 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 165,641 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 165,631 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,736 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,247 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 87,247 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,199 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,199 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,331 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Exhaust clamp corroded through. Strong Advise.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through. Strong Advise. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and split. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,608 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring very corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake drum to flexi hose. STRONG ADVISE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring very corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre is perished.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,927 miles

Centre Front exhaust to bell housing clamp u/s

Centre Rear exhaust pipe to rear silencer clamp missing

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear silencer peeling/rotten

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

n/s/r brake binding.

rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,360 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm and worn smooth/uneven on inner edge

o/s/f brake discs corroded across braking surface

o/s/f outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,862 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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AF59 UOL 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 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 AF59 UOL, 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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AF59 UOL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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