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AO09 TGY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,922 mi
Last recorded52,922 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 52,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 50,975 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 50,975 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2023 49,915 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,276 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamp missing

rear axle and rear springs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 48,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

front exhaust clamp missing

rear axle and rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 46,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to suspension components

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,236 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 35,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 17,128 miles

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 TGY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

AO09 TGY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is AO09 TGY safe to buy?

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