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AK09 SZZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,473 mi
Last recorded91,473 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 91,473 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,957 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,436 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,971 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 137,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,876 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 83,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,127 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,566 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 80,562 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 77,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,593 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

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 SZZ 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 80%.

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

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