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K90 KAM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,809 mi
Last recorded81,809 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 KAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

front exhaust heat shield insecure

heavy surface corrosion nearside/offside front strut top mountings

surface corrosion rear axle beam/all suspension coil springs

Fail 19 Mar 2026 81,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

cracks nearside/offside rear tyres

front exhaust heat shield insecure

heavy surface corrosion nearside/offside front strut top mountings

surface corrosion rear axle beam/all suspension coil springs

Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,442 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion nearside/offside front strut top mounting washers at engine bay/top wings

heavy surface corrosion rear axle beam and front and rear coil springs

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,295 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle beam showing surface corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2024 72,295 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle beam showing surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2023 67,077 miles

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

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

nearside/offside hand brake outer cables poor in condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion in most suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2023 67,077 miles

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

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

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

nearside/offside hand brake outer cables poor in condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion in most suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,111 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLITTING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 54,574 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both exhaust clamps corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine top cover, fuel pipe and brake pipe covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 54,574 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both exhaust clamps corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine top cover, fuel pipe and brake pipe covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

tyre size 175/ 65/ 14

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,573 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner wall but not reaching ply or cord

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 45,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner wall but not reaching ply or cord

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,263 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 36,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,735 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,445 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 30,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,216 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,004 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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K90 KAM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K90 KAM, 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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K90 KAM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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