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FH09 AVW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 AVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,164 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2026 77,164 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2025 71,842 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2024 67,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,980 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,385 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower rear exhaust box slight corrosion but not blowing at time of test

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,348 miles

Rear both rear tyres have age cracks

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2017 49,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both rear tyres have age cracks

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also has outer skin corroded and hanging off (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,015 miles

n/s o/s front brakes very slightly binding not excessive at time of test

n/s o/s rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls showing slight signs of wear cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to see or check correctly n/s o/s front inner brake pads with wheels fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front screen wiper blades juast starting to split at ends

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,506 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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FH09 AVW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH09 AVW, 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 FH09 AVW registered?

FH09 AVW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is FH09 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH09 AVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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