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AU09 FWY

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,934 mi
Last recorded78,934 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 FWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 78,934 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,410 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,478 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 64,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer case corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer case corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,118 miles

Minor exhaust blow, manifold gasket ? when engine is cold

Offside rear tyre cracking around inner sidewall

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,280 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,427 miles

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

body damage

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,784 miles

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

exhaust back box getting weak and rusty

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges needs wheel alinement

Fail 6 Mar 2015 25,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

exhaust back box getting weak and rusty

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges needs wheel alinement

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,341 miles

Rear silencer outer casing severly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,532 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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AU09 FWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

AU09 FWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is AU09 FWY safe to buy?

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