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AD09 MZE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,497 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi slight damage

exhaust leaking and back box corroded

oil leak

rear wiper split

surface rust on suspension

Fail 22 Sep 2025 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi slight damage

exhaust leaking and back box corroded

oil leak

rear wiper split

surface rust on suspension

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,676 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 80,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flex pipe damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust flex pipe damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 195/45/16 & damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded & clamp missing from centre to rear

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damage

Rear exhaust deteriorating a rear sealing clamp missing pipe to rear silencer

Fail 16 Apr 2019 66,980 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damage

Rear exhaust deteriorating a rear sealing clamp missing pipe to rear silencer

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,910 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall-195/45/16

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,780 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 57,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,427 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,296 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 43,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 43,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,492 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 25,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

AD09 MZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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