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MF09 CFY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,659 mi
Last recorded61,659 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 61,659 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 61,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 55,629 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 55,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 51,435 miles

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

radiator leak

Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,538 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 44,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and also cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,174 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have age related cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2019 39,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 32,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,708 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 12,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 8,656 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 8,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 CFY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

MF09 CFY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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