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AO09 FDK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,731 mi
Last recorded53,731 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 53,731 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,421 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 53,115 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,728 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 52,728 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,225 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 52,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,604 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,301 miles

Exhaust rearbox outer skins corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,323 miles

Exhaust flexi frayed/corroded

Exhaust rearbox outer skins corroded

Offside Front Bottom arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,950 miles

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,315 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,598 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked etc.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,534 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,467 miles

both front tyres are perished on the outer side walls

the exhaust tailpipe has started to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished dot 08

offside front tyre perished dot 08

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 FDK 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 AO09 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

AO09 FDK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is AO09 FDK safe to buy?

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