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EX09 UFU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,273 mi
Last recorded72,273 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 UFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,273 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear beam is corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2026 72,271 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear beam is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2025 70,628 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

rear beam corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 65,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 65,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 55,808 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 55,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,560 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 48,381 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 48,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 46,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,938 miles

coil springs slightly corroded.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,888 miles

Front Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake binding.

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,703 miles

Offside Front binding slightly becoming excessive

Front front pipe to engine mount rotted away

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,212 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 29,211 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,388 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

all 4 tyres perished & cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,234 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 8,569 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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EX09 UFU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

EX09 UFU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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