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MA09 FGK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,196 mi
Last recorded124,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 FGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 124,196 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 119,382 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 119,382 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,853 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 114,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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 12 Aug 2020 107,290 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps rusted or missing but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front flexi on exhaust deteriorated and outer skin on rear box

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

O/S/R bump stop insecure

Rear axel very rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2020 107,290 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps rusted or missing but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front flexi on exhaust deteriorated and outer skin on rear box

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

O/S/R bump stop insecure

Rear axel very rusty

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly timing side crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2018 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,100 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 71,580 miles

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

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

exaust rear box corroded

Fail 2 May 2015 71,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exaust rear box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,675 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,069 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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MA09 FGK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MA09 FGK, 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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MA09 FGK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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