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AO09 BWD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,281 mi
Last recorded68,281 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,711 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 63,711 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 60,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 60,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,015 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,299 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,443 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 34,531 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,240 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,026 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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AO09 BWD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO09 BWD, 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 AO09 BWD registered?

AO09 BWD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is AO09 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 BWD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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