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SW09 AOC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 AOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,838 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 84,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 81,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,463 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

some seepage from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,743 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,743 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 51,466 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,770 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,922 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailbox skin peeling.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,569 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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SW09 AOC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW09 AOC, 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 SW09 AOC registered?

SW09 AOC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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