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AD09 EDK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,984 mi
Last recorded62,984 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 EDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 62,984 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 62,982 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,395 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 59,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,377 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 57,377 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,090 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 51,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2019 51,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,610 miles

advise corrosion to exhaust back box

Fail 22 Sep 2016 42,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 28,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,358 miles

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

engine oil low

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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AD09 EDK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD09 EDK, 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 AD09 EDK registered?

AD09 EDK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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