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AG09 UMC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 UMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 87,035 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective

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

Offside Front Door check strap not attached to A post

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 87,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Mounting bracket corroded away (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam corroded and holed around offside spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Door check strap not attached to A post

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 86,286 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cup heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mount corroded/holed- close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,433 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front upper cups corroded- offside close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage to door

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

rear axel corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 84,433 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front upper cups corroded- offside close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage to door

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2022 81,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/50/15 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/50/15 ()

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,937 miles

Fuel cap lock faulty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 78,937 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level not registering on the dipstick (too low) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel cap lock faulty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrossion to rear axle

nearside gearbox driveshaft oil seal weeping

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,756 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrossion to rear axle

nearside gearbox driveshaft oil seal weeping

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,442 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 69,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,830 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,888 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 51,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,050 miles

all four tyres perishing in tread but no cords visible

rear exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,915 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2013 19,423 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 8,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,023 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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AG09 UMC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG09 UMC, 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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AG09 UMC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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