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B21 AFH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,516 mi
Last recorded75,516 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 AFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 75,516 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 75,516 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,000 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 55,872 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 55,872 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 50,396 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 50,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 48,733 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,345 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 45,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,628 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of the tread

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 38,628 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of the tread

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,299 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear bump stop has come off

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,482 miles

Nearside Rear childs seat fitted

all four tyres are perished

rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 4,965 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 3,655 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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B21 AFH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 B21 AFH, 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 B21 AFH registered?

B21 AFH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is B21 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 AFH 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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