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K16 AEJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,281 mi
Last recorded107,281 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 AEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 107,281 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Signs of undercarriage corrosion

Clutch paddle not secure ( lose ) needs replacing

Fail 19 Aug 2026 107,279 miles

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

Signs of undercarriage corrosion

Clutch paddle not secure ( lose ) needs replacing

Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,666 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 104,214 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 104,213 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,145 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 97,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 89,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

signs of slight water leak

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

both rear handbrake cables outter rubbers have split

rear back box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 47,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres wearing on edges

both rear handbrake cables outter rubbers have split

front pads approx 2mm left

rear back box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,253 miles

NSF wiper blade split but not smearing screen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,129 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 26,129 miles

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

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

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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K16 AEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K16 AEJ, 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 K16 AEJ registered?

K16 AEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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