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AV09 SYE

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 SYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 128,013 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

light corrosion to underside, structural integrity sound at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2026 128,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

light corrosion to underside, structural integrity sound at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2025 126,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 126,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,479 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 125,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 124,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,652 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 115,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 115,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 103,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,486 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 144,780 miles

Coil spring corroded all four are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top shock mounts are corroded due to water (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump suspension bump stops insecure

bonnet stay is missing

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 144,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top shock mounts are corroded due to water (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm perishing has cuts and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump suspension bump stops insecure

bonnet stay is missing

exhaust system is corroded

handbrake has 14 clicks

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,743 miles

Front exhaust cat support bracket broken/corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***2mm***going out of shape[175/65R14-82T]*** (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

bonnet stay missing

front shock absorber top mounts/fixings corroded[water traps]

ns/os rear suspension bump stops insecure

nsf/osf windscreen wiper blades streaking/deteriorating[13/sp20]

Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,129 miles

Both rear bump stops broken/insecure

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded - not leaking gas at time of test

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 118,129 miles

Both rear bump stops broken/insecure

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded - not leaking gas at time of test

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,167 miles

part of the exhaust system deteriorated

rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,728 miles

Nail in rear tyre

nearside rear bump stop broken

offside rear bump stop broken

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,342 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,914 miles

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

Offside 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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AV09 SYE is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SYE, 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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AV09 SYE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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