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SW09 AJX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,879 mi
Last recorded119,879 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 AJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,879 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 119,877 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 114,271 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,367 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 29 Nov 2018 112,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper hand brake bracket broken

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Rear suspension beam corroded

o/s/ &n/s/front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage repair to n/s/ front upper chassis & creased

o/s/ & n/s/rear hand brake cables outer conduate split & light rust marks visible

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,766 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage repair to n/s/front chassis in engine bay

radiator leaking water & rusty water marks on radiator & oil filter & engine block

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,171 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SW09 AJX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SW09 AJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW09 AJX registered?

SW09 AJX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is SW09 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 AJX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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