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FN09 AXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,933 mi
Last recorded116,933 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 AXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,798 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2024 114,709 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

rear axel corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 110,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened sub-frame arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,240 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,986 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump wet oil

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,649 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam heavy corrsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade

Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,649 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam heavy corrsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade

Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,401 miles

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

Front sump wet oil

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,401 miles

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

Front sump wet oil

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,492 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 91,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middel joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolent level very low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,939 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 76,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine temp showing high and battery is dead

Pass 20 Jul 2013 68,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,664 miles

engine oil level on min

near side wiper blade split

rear exhaust box rusting /no blows/

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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FN09 AXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN09 AXZ, 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 FN09 AXZ registered?

FN09 AXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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