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MF09 MVT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,994 mi
Last recorded72,994 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 72,994 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 72,994 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake high but not excessive

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

Pass 27 May 2025 65,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,139 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 65,134 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,199 miles

Front exhaust clamp at flexy corroded but secure

Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,681 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexy and support clamp rusted and split

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,348 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 53,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,695 miles

front exhaust flexy split (not blowing )

front exhaust support corroded but exhaust still secure

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 6 Jan 2021 52,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flexy split (not blowing )

front exhaust support corroded but exhaust still secure

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Dec 2019 50,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 47,703 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 44,930 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,870 miles

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,862 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 35,190 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 30,502 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 22,252 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 22,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 MVT is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

MF09 MVT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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