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CA09 UBF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,049 mi
Last recorded69,049 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 UBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,464 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,248 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 62,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,316 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 60,311 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,679 miles

exhaust box silencer corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 56,679 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust box silencer corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 56,639 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

BACK BOX CORRODED

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint and back box are corroded and in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front washer jet don't work

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,574 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle starting to codded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 48,574 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top washer as cooded away (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle starting to codded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,218 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition. (7.1.2)

smell of fuel under bonnet and in cab? unable to find any leaks.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 42,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

off side rear tyre getting low

Fail 29 Jul 2014 37,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,447 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 UBF 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 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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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