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AJ09 FPD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,482 mi
Last recorded121,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,325 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 115,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 115,173 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 111,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 111,884 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,609 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 110,599 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,036 miles

175/65/R14/86T. OF 4 OR 4 NR 4 NF 3mm.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 104,036 miles

Exhaust system insecure Four exhaust mounts broken or corroded through. Exhaust is insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

175/65/R14/86T. OF 4 OR 4 NR 4 NF 3mm.

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Front springs incorrectly positioned. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Bulb fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,531 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust pipe junction clamp excessively corroded.

Central Rear Lower Exhaust pipe middle mounting getting weakened due corrosion.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides, slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear One of the position lamp sources is not working.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,709 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 86,707 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak Oil filter

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,864 miles

exhaut is hard on body

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,529 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 27,875 miles

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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AJ09 FPD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ09 FPD, 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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AJ09 FPD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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