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AO09 SCZ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,750 mi
Last recorded134,750 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 SCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,750 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulders of both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 134,749 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulders of both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,980 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 130,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,585 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,526 miles

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

both rear bump stops adrift

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,148 miles

both rear travel stops adrift

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,903 miles

As per failure.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. Both rear tyres starting to perish. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,392 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

slight damage to n/s outer sill at center

Pass 23 May 2012 40,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 SCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

AO09 SCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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