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EX09 MWO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 MWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 100,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroding / slight blowing / clamp broken

intermittern fault on nsf sidelight but working on time of test

rear axle corroding

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight mark through windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,449 miles

exhaust flexi / clamps corroding & exhaust blowing

front brake discs corroding

marks through windscreen

osr tyre sidewall damage

rear axle corroding

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 29 Aug 2025 95,448 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi / clamps corroding & exhaust blowing

front brake discs corroding

handbrake lever travel

marks through windscreen

osr tyre sidewall damage

rear axle corroding

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,620 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE WORKING, REDUCED EFFORT, MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT, AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 88,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER GAITER, BADLY SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S HANDBRAKE WORKING, REDUCED EFFORT, MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT, AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,261 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 80,260 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 77,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 47,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,004 miles

front pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,214 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 54,214 miles

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

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

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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EX09 MWO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX09 MWO, 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 EX09 MWO registered?

EX09 MWO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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