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W17 AWR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,952 mi
Last recorded101,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 AWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 101,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 96,266 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2025 96,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis section / heal board / floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure support bracket adrift/ corroded. (1.1.15 (c))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Sump corroded / leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail retaining cup corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded in several areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Retaining cup corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 91,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 43,749 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 43,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 38,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,276 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 83,276 miles

Rear Axle fractured rear axel is corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 37,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,150 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 76,150 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 34,645 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 34,628 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe and backbox blowing and deteriorated (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Oil sump pouris (corroded) and leaking oil slightly,,,

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 32,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,356 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,290 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,538 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,239 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

back box (exhaust ) deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2016 46,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,480 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 32,990 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 26,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,486 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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W17 AWR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W17 AWR, 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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W17 AWR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2009.

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