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MF09 CFL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,520 mi
Last recorded89,520 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 CFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,520 miles

exhaust front pipe rotted away

Pass 22 May 2025 86,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 83,509 miles

loose baffles in exhaust backbox

Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

loose baffles in exhaust backbox

Pass 18 Apr 2023 78,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 73,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,474 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,019 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 63,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 58,868 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 58,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,450 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 54,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,019 miles

rear exh box correded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,425 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 30,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,742 miles

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

child seats fitted to both rear seats at time of test.Not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

slight corrosion to exhaust back box.

Fail 12 May 2014 24,742 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seats fitted to both rear seats at time of test.Not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

slight corrosion to exhaust back box.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,791 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 21,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,802 miles

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

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

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 CFL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF09 CFL, 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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What year was MF09 CFL registered?

MF09 CFL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is MF09 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 CFL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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