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SW09 AVZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,366 mi
Last recorded68,366 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 68,366 miles

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Fail 28 May 2025 68,362 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 20 May 2024 64,274 miles

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

has been undersealed

Fail 10 May 2024 64,273 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR AXEL SPRING CUPS CORRODED AND HOLED NSR/OSR AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

has been undersealed

Pass 31 May 2023 58,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from corroded oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust has small leaks at several points

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 22,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2017 20,292 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)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2017 20,292 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 17,407 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2016 17,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 14,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 12,268 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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 10,159 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2012 8,008 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 AVZ 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 76.5%.

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 SW09 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

SW09 AVZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is SW09 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 AVZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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