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AG09 UML

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,131 mi
Last recorded106,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 UML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 106,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Feb 2024 102,069 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion in rear beam axle spring mounts

exhaust tailpipe shell corroded through

Fail 31 Jan 2024 102,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

corrosion in rear beam axle spring mounts

exhaust tailpipe shell corroded through

Pass 3 Jan 2023 98,157 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,667 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 93,924 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts, not deep enough to reach the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Fail 22 Dec 2020 93,924 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts, not deep enough to reach the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 89,267 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,267 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,848 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 81,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,420 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,417 miles

Nearside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,243 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,067 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,067 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AG09 UML is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AG09 UML, 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 AG09 UML registered?

AG09 UML is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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