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AF09 ZWL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 69,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 63,098 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general undersides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no jack or spare wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,105 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General undersides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spare wheel or tyre repair kit or Jack missing

Fail 16 Aug 2023 60,105 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General undersides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

spare wheel or tyre repair kit or Jack missing

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,291 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 48,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,772 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,975 miles

Nearside Front chassis extension/bumper support bolts lose

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 39,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 33,303 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge.

rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,289 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,170 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 21,170 miles

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

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

exhaust system very corroded, slightly blowing on rear box

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,743 miles

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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AF09 ZWL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZWL, 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 AF09 ZWL registered?

AF09 ZWL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is AF09 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 ZWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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