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AF09 ZWA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 91,565 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 91,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,318 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,058 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,672 miles

Front Both ball joint gaiters perished

Front Both wishbones bushes perished

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,359 miles

both ball joint gaiters perished

both wishbones bushes perished

rear indicators emitting white light

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flex sleeve frayed

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust insulator split,perished

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,330 miles

Front Exhaust clamp missing but system not leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,562 miles

All tyres on 3mm

both wishbones bushes perished

exhaust rubbers perished

short system corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,069 miles

Exhaust rubbers persihed remains secure.

Misting of oil around n/s/f shock absorber.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF09 ZWA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AF09 ZWA, 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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AF09 ZWA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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