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FX09 YAF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,458 mi
Last recorded170,458 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 170,458 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre fitted with winter tyre

exaust shield around catlyst loose and insecure

rear tyre size 175/65/13 front tyre size 165/65/13

fuel tank dry suspect slight leak top vent pipe when fuel levell high

Fail 21 Aug 2020 170,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose leaking breather pipe connection area on fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre fitted with winter tyre

exaust shield around catlyst loose and insecure

rear tyre size 175/65/13 front tyre size 165/65/13

Pass 6 Aug 2019 163,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 163,099 miles

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

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 153,241 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2018 153,241 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 145,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 107,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake hoses slightly corroded

tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,589 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded through

rear exhaust heavily corroded

sump heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,667 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FX09 YAF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FX09 YAF, 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 FX09 YAF registered?

FX09 YAF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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