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KAA 45H

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,663 mi
Last recorded195,663 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAA 45H
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 195,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 7 Nov 2025 195,663 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2024 187,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 187,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 178,366 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 178,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak spring corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 167,158 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front springs and shock absorbers corroded

radiator corroded and leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2022 167,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

both front springs and shock absorbers corroded

radiator corroded and leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2021 154,449 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,773 miles

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2020 140,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,337 miles

Nail in tyre both rear ()

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

all suspension components corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Nov 2019 122,337 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all suspension components corroded

brake fluid low

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,244 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

slight exhaust blow around manifold

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,749 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting broken

Rear both bump stops broken

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,775 miles

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

tears in tread area of offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2014 36,775 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

tears in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,151 miles

Exhaust rear silencer and clamp corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,580 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 18,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KAA 45H is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KAA 45H, 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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KAA 45H is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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