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AP09 KZT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,924 mi
Last recorded98,924 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 KZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 98,924 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 97,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 90,216 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps cloudy

Fail 27 Mar 2024 90,215 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,415 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 88,415 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 86,606 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 86,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,604 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Fexi down pipe joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporally fuel cap does not seal or lock (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Nearside and offside strut / shock top plates under bonnet corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,753 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,878 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and pads very low(strong advise)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 47,490 miles

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2013 47,489 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,650 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 32,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KZT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KZT, 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 KZT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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