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AU09 YHX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,371 mi
Last recorded138,371 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 138,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os started to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper brake light not working

Rear exhaust box rattles

Rear wiper not working

door open light on but doors all securely shut

Pass 26 Mar 2025 133,249 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 125,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

door open light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,153 miles

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

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft end area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft end area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight blow and is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,710 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked, Strong Advise!!! (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & silencer generally deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and mid to rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear both sides tyres badly perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint and rear box (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres outer sidewalls BADLY perished advise change

clutch pedal very loose advise attention ASAP

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,484 miles

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

Rear tyres old and perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,641 miles

bind on offside rear brakes needs attention

both rear tyres badly perished on outer sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,647 miles

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

offside rear wheel slight bind

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,477 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 YHX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

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

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