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ALF 574N

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,732 mi
Last recorded143,732 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 574N
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 143,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 139,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 128,195 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 128,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 123,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 123,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,539 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

sump corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 118,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

sump corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 111,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bump stops loose

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,552 miles

Both rear bumpstops loose

Pass 2 Sep 2017 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 95,643 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,543 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy

Fail 5 Aug 2016 85,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 70,809 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,739 miles

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

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

oil filter housing corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 56,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil filter housing corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,310 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,955 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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ALF 574N is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ALF 574N, 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 ALF 574N registered?

ALF 574N is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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