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CU09 MRO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,278 mi
Last recorded157,278 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 MRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 157,278 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 137,298 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 137,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 117,983 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 117,977 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front radiator fan seized.

Pass 24 May 2021 99,818 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 99,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,142 miles

Front engine sump corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,375 miles

Rear rear axle has excessive corrosion but not effecting its performance

Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear axle has excessive corrosion but not effecting its performance

Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,815 miles

Front strut top mounting caps are heavily corroded.

O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

Oil filter is rusty.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Rear sub-frame is corroding.

Some marking on front screen.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,802 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front strut top mounting caps are heavily corroded.

O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

Oil filter is rusty.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Rear sub-frame is corroding.

Some marking on front screen.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,989 miles

Bonnet stay attachment bracket is broken.

Front strut top mounting plates under bonnet are corroding.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 62,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPER EFFICIENCY NOT CHECKED DUE TO LACK OF WASHERS (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet stay attachment bracket is broken.

Front strut top mounting plates under bonnet are corroding.

Oil filter is very rusty.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,080 miles

Oil leak from engine sump

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 53,066 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak from engine sump

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,175 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2014 43,157 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,487 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 23,487 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust back box corroded

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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CU09 MRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CU09 MRO, 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 CU09 MRO registered?

CU09 MRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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