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AU09 YRD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,221 mi
Last recorded68,221 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,221 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre to rear exhaust joint loose

headlights slightly deteriorated/dull

Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,253 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,241 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,389 miles

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

front exhaust clamp missing and flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2024 63,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp missing and flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,653 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 60,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 52,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,103 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 35,686 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust

Rear exhaust rubber mount partially broken

Fail 11 May 2019 35,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust

Rear exhaust rubber mount partially broken

Pass 18 May 2018 26,682 miles

Exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken off

Rear exhaust box falling apart although not blowing

Pass 9 May 2017 22,078 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 9,961 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 8,038 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 5,916 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 YRD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 AU09 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

AU09 YRD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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