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AY09 FTC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 FTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,742 miles

Nearside wear in n/s rack end

chip in screen

handbrake travel & efforts

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,541 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 93,533 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 92,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 92,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,919 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,764 miles

Exhaust system corroded/clamp broken

nsr tyre tread 2mm

osr tyre tread 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,798 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box is rotted,but not blowing.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,316 miles

rear exhaust box is rotted

Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,316 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box is rotted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,068 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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AY09 FTC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY09 FTC, 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 AY09 FTC registered?

AY09 FTC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is AY09 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 FTC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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