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KT09 TPX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,597 mi
Last recorded83,597 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 TPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 83,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,708 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 69,537 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,740 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts and Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 58,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts and Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,975 miles

Coil spring corroded All road springs corroded on vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective light smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers heavily corroded and blowing from back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight bush wear. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 43,975 miles

Coil spring corroded All road springs corroded on vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective light smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers heavily corroded and blowing from back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight bush wear. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has been under inflated or run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has been under inflated or run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,437 miles

Coil spring corroded All road springs front and rear corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer skins heavilly corroded and centre section heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished/worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 42,437 miles

Coil spring corroded All road springs front and rear corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer skins heavilly corroded and centre section heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished/worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged replaced valve. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged replaced valve. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged replaced valve. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 40,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper shock bushing perished.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 40,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade smearing and wiper arm incorrectly set. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper shock bushing perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,222 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,703 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Slight leaks on exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KT09 TPX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KT09 TPX, 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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KT09 TPX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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