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FH09 AZO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 AZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 117,191 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 117,191 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak possible rad ()

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket rotted off (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,553 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box to center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 91,789 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 91,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,505 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded oth rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,211 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 62,196 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides lower spring cups around rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 59,329 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 59,241 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front mounting bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust back box outer skin coorroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,156 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,163 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,689 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,728 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 AZO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH09 AZO, 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 AZO registered?

FH09 AZO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 2009.

Is FH09 AZO safe to buy?

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