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AP09 GYB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,802 mi
Last recorded96,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,802 miles

Front o/side shocker slight leak

Vehicle heavily underseal throughout.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,419 miles

Body heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,170 miles

Heavy undersealed throughout.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,307 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,307 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,690 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 81,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear beam axle holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,687 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear beam axle rusting and corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 70,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear beam axle rusting and corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 64,038 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,573 miles

1/ damage to n/s door mirror glass

Fail 20 Jul 2018 62,571 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

1/ damage to n/s door mirror glass

Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,731 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre perished, not to cords at time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,361 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,766 miles

rear exhaust outer casing coroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade starting to split at end, but still clears windscreen

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,726 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

n/s/r outer side wall cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2012 19,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

n/s/r outer side wall cracked

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 GYB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

AP09 GYB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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