CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV09 SWZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,839 mi
Last recorded82,839 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 82,839 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 75,095 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 75,092 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake cable insecure

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 65,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,471 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower cross member/corroding

Front both sides/tyres perishing

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

Offside Front Upper chassis rail corroding/under engine mount area

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding/into cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear axle/beam/corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,664 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower subframe corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear all suspension components corroding

Rear beam axle corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2021 64,664 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower subframe corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear all suspension components corroding

Rear beam axle corroding

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 63,906 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,898 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump peppered corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,704 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 52,606 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2017 47,617 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 42,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,426 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 30,025 miles

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

front tyres slight worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2013 25,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 25,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 May 2012 19,489 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV09 SWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV09 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV09 SWZ?

You can check the full history of AV09 SWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV09 SWZ registered?

AV09 SWZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is AV09 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 SWZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV09 SWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV09 SWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.