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AP09 EHD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,501 mi
Last recorded57,501 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 57,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 49,218 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 41,385 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 34,320 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 32,871 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded/ deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,734 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Front exhaust mount broken, rear exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,052 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,603 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall delaminating/ damaged and deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 17,602 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall delaminating/ damaged and deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,704 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2013 11,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,706 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 EHD 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 86.7%.

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 AP09 EHD, 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 AP09 EHD registered?

AP09 EHD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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