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MA09 MTO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,360 mi
Last recorded61,360 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 MTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge, and wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Front oil filter corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,724 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2023 48,724 miles

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,293 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 45,292 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 44,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,334 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 25,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,063 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 25,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,691 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 23,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,069 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 MTO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA09 MTO, 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 MTO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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