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KA09 ALS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,996 mi
Last recorded87,996 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA09 ALS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 87,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 67,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 67,185 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,459 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 40,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,490 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,403 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2013 13,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,341 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 13,324 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,760 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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KA09 ALS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KA09 ALS, 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 KA09 ALS registered?

KA09 ALS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is KA09 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA09 ALS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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