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SW09 AWO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,751 mi
Last recorded97,751 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,295 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Suspension rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,986 miles

Front suspension rear exhaust tail box corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,473 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,615 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

non supporting panel under windscreen corroded to excess

rear exhauyst box in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2020 83,615 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

non supporting panel under windscreen corroded to excess

rear exhauyst box in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2019 80,321 miles

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2019 80,284 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Upper bulkhead panel badly corroded - not structural

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM MIRROR ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,480 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 66,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,889 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 54,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,877 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,901 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 35,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,255 miles

Exhaust middle secion corroded

High level brake light one bulb not working

Rear exhaust box outer skin broken

Fail 9 Jul 2013 26,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Exhaust middle secion corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inside

High level brake light one bulb not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box outer skin broken

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,617 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 18,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 AWO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AWO, 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 AWO registered?

SW09 AWO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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