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AW05 SKY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,915 mi
Last recorded89,915 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 SKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 89,915 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear spring cups (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Handbrake lever little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake effort much lower.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 80,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,578 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,349 miles

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

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

Sump Corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,758 miles

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Rear both tyres close to legal limit

exhaust front pipe deteriorated and damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,582 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

slight brake vibration offside front

Fail 6 Nov 2018 58,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured corroded and holed at spring seat (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded and holed at spring seat (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

slight brake vibration offside front

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,874 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,874 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside hand brake performance poor

Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,534 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Nov 2016 42,534 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,992 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 15,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 7,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 3,542 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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AW05 SKY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AW05 SKY, 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 AW05 SKY registered?

AW05 SKY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AW05 SKY safe to buy?

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