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ST09 AOO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,202 mi
Last recorded73,202 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 AOO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 73,202 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,395 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 67,394 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,691 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 63,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,319 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 58,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,009 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,965 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,111 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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ST09 AOO 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 71.4%.

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 ST09 AOO, 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 ST09 AOO registered?

ST09 AOO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is ST09 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 AOO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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