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AE09 LHF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,099 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 101,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,567 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 90,566 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,353 miles

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

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

exhaust flexy worn

Pass 3 Sep 2022 74,755 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 66,968 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2021 66,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,719 miles

Exhaust badly deteriorated

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear beam/axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,399 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front exhaust strap mount is corroded and broken

Front registration plate is cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,140 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 53,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,303 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust down pipe metal mount clamp is broken

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear valve stem is deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,629 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,626 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perishing

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear exhaust clamp rusted away

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,046 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 44,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cracks in rear tyre side walls

Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,928 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cracks in rear tyre side walls

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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AE09 LHF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AE09 LHF, 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 AE09 LHF registered?

AE09 LHF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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