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MF09 KFA

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,004 mi
Last recorded168,004 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 KFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 168,004 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 163,910 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 163,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 158,667 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 158,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 156,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak slightly sump

Pass 16 Nov 2020 152,964 miles

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 152,960 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Bumper insecure front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources holder missing also (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc slightly worn surface rust due to standing

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded slight leak of gases

Pass 29 May 2019 151,482 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,306 miles

front wipers slight smear

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,489 miles

Both rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Light scratches (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure Flexi pipe insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Light scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,172 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 96,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,294 miles

Oil leak

exhaust backbox deteriorated

o/s parking brake cable fitting broken

o/s/r tyre 'run-flat'

rear bumper damaged

windscreen scratched

Fail 29 Mar 2014 78,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox deteriorated

o/s parking brake cable fitting broken

o/s/r tyre 'run-flat'

rear bumper damaged

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear 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 KFA is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KFA, 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 KFA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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