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FL09 AYJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,644 mi
Last recorded109,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,644 miles

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

Front Body component slightly loose Nearside and Offside, Headlights clips broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 30 Jan 2025 109,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 109,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,749 miles

rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 8 Jul 2023 99,261 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2023 99,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 91,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,759 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Both rear suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust noisy Front section flexi has deteriorated and advised to have replaced front to rear (8.1.1 (a))

O/s front wing damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2020 76,624 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component insecurely attached Both rear bump stops (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Both rear suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust noisy Front section flexi has deteriorated and advised to have replaced front to rear (8.1.1 (a))

O/s front wing damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,762 miles

Driver's seat folding latch missing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop loose

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolent leak

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,674 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 54,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,819 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded excessive but not leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2015 38,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corroded excessive but not leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,191 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded ,not leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2014 32,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded ,not leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2013 25,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,271 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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FL09 AYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL09 AYJ, 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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FL09 AYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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