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CA09 TEJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,743 mi
Last recorded64,743 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 64,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 64,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,545 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 61,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 59,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,874 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 55,873 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 32,358 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 32,270 miles

Headlamp insecure offside (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,398 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 25,385 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,093 miles

various parts of the front and rear suspension affected by surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2017 19,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

various parts of the front and rear suspension affected by surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bleed nipple broken, not leaking,

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 9,248 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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CA09 TEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TEJ, 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 CA09 TEJ registered?

CA09 TEJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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