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MF09 UTS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,237 mi
Last recorded84,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 82,217 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Center to tail clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,101 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread worn 2.9mm ()

Offside Front Seat does'nt tilt

Offside Rear Spring bump stop adrift

Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,251 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread worn 2.9mm ()

Offside Front Seat does'nt tilt

Offside Rear Spring bump stop adrift

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,902 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear axle and spring supports corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,407 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 73,407 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump/stop adrift

Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,589 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,493 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,565 miles

split in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,039 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,855 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 UTS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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