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MA09 VFJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FRONT & REAR JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CABLE BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive AND ENGINE SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BUMP STOPS INSIDE COIL SPRINGS INSECURE

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 99,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FRONT & REAR JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CABLE BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive AND ENGINE SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BUMP STOPS INSIDE COIL SPRINGS INSECURE

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,413 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2020 84,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe mounting hook broken off and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,545 miles

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 76,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,544 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers upper bushes perishing

both rear suspension bump stops broken

exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2018 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, o/s/r 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers upper bushes perishing

both rear suspension bump stops broken

corrosion on edges of front brake discs

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,678 miles

exhaust corroding

slight water leak around heater pipe bleed screw?

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,210 miles

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

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

exhaust system corroded + centre to rear clamp missing

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,311 miles

exhaust corroding

intermittant fault on n/s/f seatbelt stalk

o/s/f tyre started to split [175/65/14t]

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,220 miles

Offside front tyre tread and outer wall cracking.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre tread and outer wall cracking.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,100 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 VFJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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