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SW09 AZD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,408 mi
Last recorded83,408 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 AZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 83,408 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,320 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside

Fail 4 Apr 2024 75,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,230 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 69,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,579 miles

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 66,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,134 miles

nearside front shock absorber started to leak

offside front tyre low tread

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,009 miles

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at downpipe, clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,251 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,873 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,557 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,956 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 32,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,839 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 17,541 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 AZD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AZD, 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 AZD registered?

SW09 AZD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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