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AK09 UTW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,532 mi
Last recorded126,532 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 126,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 120,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop adrift

Fail 18 May 2023 120,100 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at the top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop adrift

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,113 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Also not working (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 113,113 miles

Brake performance not tested Condition of other components (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front wishbones rear bushes heavily deteriorated and detaching from wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Also not working (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 104,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 101,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 101,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,455 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,879 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 76,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,478 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 36,611 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 UTW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

AK09 UTW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is AK09 UTW safe to buy?

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