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AL53 EXR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,611 mi
Last recorded87,611 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 EXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,720 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides on acceptable wear limit (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 80,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides on acceptable wear limit (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 76,913 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,616 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,515 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,459 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 49,447 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,778 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,823 miles

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

small lip on front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,585 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 11,593 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 7 Aug 2012 9,975 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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AL53 EXR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AL53 EXR, 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 AL53 EXR registered?

AL53 EXR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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