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MW09 AEP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,329 mi
Last recorded54,329 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 AEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 54,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 46,548 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,018 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2018 29,473 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system very corroded

Front Wipers poor

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,471 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Coolant leak right hand side of cylinder head ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cracked

Oil leak Gear selector shaft ()

coolant below minimum

Fail 3 Jul 2017 26,471 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Coolant leak right hand side of cylinder head ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cracked

Oil leak Gear selector shaft ()

coolant below minimum

Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer tyre wall worn 175/65/14

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Rear wiper det

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,937 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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MW09 AEP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MW09 AEP, 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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MW09 AEP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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