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AE09 LKU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,957 mi
Last recorded75,957 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 75,957 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 75,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,707 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER CASE CORRODED

Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 72,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,039 miles

exhaust corroded

hub caps fitted, wheel retainers not checked

Fail 3 Feb 2022 71,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

hub caps fitted, wheel retainers not checked

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,648 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 61,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2019 53,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint.Rear silencer corroded [outer skin] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorbers top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2019 53,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint.Rear silencer corroded [outer skin] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorbers top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,191 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 44,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,725 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,723 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,655 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,734 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AE09 LKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AE09 LKU, 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 AE09 LKU registered?

AE09 LKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is AE09 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 LKU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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