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AK09 SZR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,481 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust has deteriorated but not blowing

Steering pivot point has slight play steering shaft universal joint has slight play under dashboard (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre has worn on inside edge

Rear exhaust has deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,065 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,065 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,652 miles

rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,104 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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AK09 SZR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK09 SZR, 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 AK09 SZR registered?

AK09 SZR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AK09 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 SZR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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