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MF09 BYT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,196 mi
Last recorded87,196 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 BYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 87,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joining clamp not clamping the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump perished (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,933 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,269 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 80,266 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine and trans oil leaks

N/S/F wishbone rear bush worn and split

N/S/R light lense contaminated with water

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 76,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine and trans oil leaks

N/S/F wishbone rear bush worn and split

N/S/R light lense contaminated with water

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,585 miles

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

age related corrosion to rear suspension

n.s handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 10 Mar 2021 72,585 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

age related corrosion to rear suspension

n.s handbrake cable bracket broken

o/s front wishbone rear bush parting

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,449 miles

front no plate fading

o/s/f bottom ball joint gauiter damaged

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deterating and worn

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,322 miles

front no/plate fading

n/s rear handbrake cable bracket broken

n/s rear suspension bump stop adrift

slight movement in n/s front suspension leg top mount

Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front wishbone rear bushes parting

exhaust system deteriorated front flexi rear silencer rear clamp

front no/plate fading

n/s rear handbrake cable bracket broken

n/s rear suspension bump stop adrift

slight movement in n/s front suspension leg top mount

Pass 3 Mar 2018 54,965 miles

drivers seat tilt mechanism defective

engine sump corroded and leaking

n/s rear suspension incomplete

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,142 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to get low in tread wearing on edges and under inflated

engine sump badly corroded and leaking oil

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

transmission oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,893 miles

both front tyres starting to get low in tread and cracking in treads

child seats fitted

marks in n/s of windscreen

rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated and slightly blowing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,996 miles

front brake pads apear low

rear exaust corroded and weak

slight movement in n/s/f upper strut top mounting

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,309 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 12,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,922 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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MF09 BYT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF09 BYT, 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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MF09 BYT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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