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AK09 SZX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 83,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2024 81,045 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 74,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,556 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 71,556 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,538 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 69,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 105,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,756 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated..

Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,387 miles

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

Unable to clearly see the front brake pads through the wheel trims

all 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,913 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 22,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise in steering column

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,546 miles

noise in steering column

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,362 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 31,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 SZX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

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

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