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AP09 EDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,076 mi
Last recorded55,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,076 miles

Both front shock absorbers becoming corroded.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ( Oil filter leaking ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing becoming corroded but not blowing at this stage.

Rear suspension components becoming corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and back box worn and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front offside and nearside top shock mounts corroded

Front oil filter corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear axle and components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 48,171 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and back box worn and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front air intake box insecure

Front offside and nearside top shock mounts corroded

Front oil filter corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle and components corroded

Rear footbrake performance low

Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,790 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 45,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,069 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

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

various components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,234 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,221 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp to g/box fixing cracked

Nearside Front Coolant leak Hose/housing to cyl head area ()

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox oil seal ()

rear exhaust box skin breaking off

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system rusty and fixing brackets rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2015 25,099 miles

Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,099 miles

Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,310 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 23,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,816 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre wearing low. 2. Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,427 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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AP09 EDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AP09 EDJ, 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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AP09 EDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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