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AO09 CHC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,742 mi
Last recorded59,742 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 CHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 59,742 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi broken

Front scuttle excessively corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front fogs not working

Front scuttle panel (bolt on panel) excessively corroded

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,038 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust clamp missing and flexi broken

Front fogs not working

Front scuttle panel excessively corroded

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

Offside Front brake pipe/flexi bracket broken/ insecure

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 58,037 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust clamp missing and flexi broken

Front fogs not working

Front scuttle panel excessively corroded

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

Offside Front brake pipe/flexi bracket broken/ insecure

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,014 miles

Front fogs not working

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

Front flexi broken

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 56,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front flexi broken

Front fogs not working

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,999 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and adrift, system still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Has a very slight bind/grab, advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective retaining clip broken, advise replacement asap (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak noted at corroded oil filter, advise replacement asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section has slight leak and corroded through outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,328 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

Front fog lamps not working

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

coolant leak on radiator o/s

Fail 11 Mar 2022 51,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

Front fog lamps not working

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

coolant leak on radiator o/s

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,229 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 48,225 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,979 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2020 45,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,109 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken but still secure at time of test

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded not blowing and still secure at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2019 42,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken but still secure at time of test

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded not blowing and still secure at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,428 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and lipped (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust mount and clamp corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not blowing at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,048 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 26,931 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,878 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 CHC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AO09 CHC, 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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AO09 CHC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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