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AK09 TAV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,432 mi
Last recorded105,432 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 TAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has started to separate from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on outer wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount has slight movement

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 82,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount has slight movement

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,621 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,953 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,910 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,047 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 TAV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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