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SH09 AOP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,977 mi
Last recorded29,977 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 AOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 29,977 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover with thick under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 side need attention (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all trailing arm . and connected components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 29,971 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover with thick under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 side need attention (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all trailing arm . and connected components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 29,943 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 28,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

sump porous / slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2024 27,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 21 May 2024 27,688 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 26,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rears (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

sump corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 12 May 2022 25,043 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rears (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

sump corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2021 23,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 23,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,387 miles

eng coolant leak

exh bracket deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,648 miles

eng sump corroded

front /rear tyre sidewalls cracking perished

rear exh deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,604 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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SH09 AOP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH09 AOP, 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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SH09 AOP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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