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FN09 AYE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,620 mi
Last recorded28,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 28,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 28,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle corroded and holed at both rear coil springs mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 28,006 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 28,006 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 26,112 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 26,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 25,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,089 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 24,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,117 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,720 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 21,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,276 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 20,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,991 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking but not excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking but not considered excessive at time of testing.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,220 miles

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

nearside front rim and outer tyre wall damaged.serviceable at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2013 13,792 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,814 miles

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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 AYE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FN09 AYE, 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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FN09 AYE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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