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CA09 LUF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 LUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 99,050 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front support mounts connected to cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal leaking.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light unit broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 20 Aug 2024 99,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Support corroded away. (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front support mounts connected to cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal leaking.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light unit broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,784 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 90,764 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,552 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush: Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 89,550 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush: Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 86,497 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 86,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed at spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,525 miles

exhaust and rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,525 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust and rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,168 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 67,168 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,989 miles

corrosion in underbody, rear subframe,exhaust etc

Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion in underbody, rear subframe,exhaust etc

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,490 miles

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

exhaust rusted

Fail 11 Jul 2015 43,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension legs appear rusted at upper supports

Pass 11 Jul 2015 43,644 miles

front suspension legs appear rusted at upper supports

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,435 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusted.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,661 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 17,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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CA09 LUF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CA09 LUF, 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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CA09 LUF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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