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AP09 HCY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,162 mi
Last recorded35,162 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 35,162 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2026 35,162 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 33,984 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 33,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 32,718 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,740 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 26,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,610 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2018 16,674 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 16,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,049 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,157 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 1,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 1,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 1,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 1,366 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 HCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 AP09 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

AP09 HCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is AP09 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 HCY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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