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CE09 APY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,336 mi
Last recorded51,336 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 APY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,336 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 51,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 48,551 miles

rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 48,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,549 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,517 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,528 miles

hand brake requires attention both cables outer sheath deteriated

oil filter rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2018 47,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

hand brake requires attention both cables outer sheath deteriated

oil filter rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,614 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s/r tyre low tread on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 27,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust tail pipe is corroding

slight corrosion on rear axle

Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Mar 2014 23,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing the windscreen

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,906 miles

front n/s wiper split but still clearing the screen

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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CE09 APY 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 CE09 APY, 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 CE09 APY registered?

CE09 APY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is CE09 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 APY 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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