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AJ09 YVW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,659 mi
Last recorded68,659 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 68,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,545 miles

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

Silencer corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 58,190 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/50R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/50R15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavy corrosion

Rear exhaust clamp is missing

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

Pass 30 May 2022 56,282 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 DOT 11/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 DOT 12/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavy corossion

Fail 30 May 2022 56,282 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 DOT 11/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 DOT 12/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavy corossion

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,363 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 53,363 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/corroded. inner disk face worse. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s/f lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,525 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn/corroded. inner disk face worse. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 50,524 miles

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

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn/corroded. inner disk face worse. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated/corroded & leaking gasses.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2018 45,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear Exhaust box very deteriorated/corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 41,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2016 27,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 35,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2014 32,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,116 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 YVW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ09 YVW, 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 YVW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 June 2009.

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