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AY09 FXD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,068 mi
Last recorded73,068 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 FXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 63,225 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 53,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,580 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 49,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 42,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,531 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 35,510 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,264 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2017 16,229 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Rear exhaust starting to corrode secondary outer skin

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,405 miles

rear exhaust section deterioating

Pass 29 Jul 2014 10,179 miles

rear exhaust section starting to corrode/deterioate

Fail 29 Jul 2014 10,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 6,206 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 FXD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 AY09 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

AY09 FXD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is AY09 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 FXD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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