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AO09 FLC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 78,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,558 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 73,558 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 69,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 65,372 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 65,372 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,590 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

nsr bump stop insecure laying in spring cup

osr tyre perished cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2019 47,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 39,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 37,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,188 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,576 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 25,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,183 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 16,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FLC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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