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AG08 LEW

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,106 mi
Last recorded90,106 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,114 miles

Offside handbrake slightly low on efficiency

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,453 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 76,473 miles

Front axle is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension springs are corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front axle is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension springs are corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,337 miles

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

steering rack clicking noise on full lock

Fail 20 Aug 2021 72,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

steering rack clicking noise on full lock

Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,529 miles

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

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2020 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,186 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 57,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 42,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,468 miles

4 tyres perished

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

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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AG08 LEW is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AG08 LEW, 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 AG08 LEW registered?

AG08 LEW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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