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AU09 FWS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,969 mi
Last recorded50,969 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 FWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 50,969 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 50,954 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,036 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 50,036 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 47,464 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 47,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 44,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 41,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front wheel binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,875 miles

Rear Sub-frame and rear springs corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 39,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,325 miles

Both front ball joint gaiters perished

Both front wishbones bushes perished

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust clamp corroded

Front indicators emiting white light

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 9 Jan 2020 37,448 miles

Both front wishbones bushes perished

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust flex pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre down to 2.5mm 0mm on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2.2mm

Offside Front tyre down to 2.3mm 0mm on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

park brake performance at 18%. brake sheet attached

record of engine timing belt change?

sign/mist of oil at gearbox selector shaft seal

Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,412 miles

Front brake discs visually scored etc

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded in area (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded in area (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake performance at 19%, brake sheet attached

Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,631 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,772 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,703 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dots visible on front wiper blades

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,059 miles

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

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

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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AU09 FWS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU09 FWS, 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 AU09 FWS registered?

AU09 FWS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is AU09 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 FWS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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