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MF09 XUX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 XUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 106,074 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding and partially detached

exhaust back box rear rubber mount perishing significantly

exhaust slight leak of gasses around manifold area

front number plate slightly bent on offside

nearside and offside front suspension coil springs corroding

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroding

offside rear tyre perishing on tread area

rear beam axle corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2024 106,074 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroding and partially detached

exhaust back box rear rubber mount perishing significantly

exhaust slight leak of gasses around manifold area

front number plate slightly bent on offside

nearside and offside front suspension coil springs corroding

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroding

offside rear tyre perishing on tread area

rear beam axle corroding

Pass 4 May 2023 103,709 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 103,703 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

aux belt fraying

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,224 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,644 miles

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

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))

back box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 90,982 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex corroded not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,685 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump stops loose (Both)

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2019 84,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump stops loose (Both)

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,140 miles

Nearside Rear flexible brake pip[e support bracket corroding

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on tread area and has thorn in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension bump stops insecure within coil springs, both sides.

unable to check rear seat belts due to personal effects

Fail 26 Apr 2017 75,140 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on tread area and has thorn in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear flexible brake pip[e support bracket corroding

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension bump stops insecure within coil springs, both sides.

unable to check rear seat belts due to personal effects

Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,840 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 69,840 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,557 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,329 miles

clutch pedal excessive side play

Fail 30 Jan 2014 83,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,240 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,728 miles

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 XUX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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