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MF09 YHG

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,331 mi
Last recorded78,331 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 YHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 78,331 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge of tread

Rear exhaust box outer shield corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2025 68,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 60,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2024 60,151 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 53,556 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded.

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & parking permit ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 53,556 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & parking permit ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS, NEEDS ATTENTION. (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 39,155 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin breaking away

Fail 15 Apr 2022 39,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working NO WATER (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin breaking away

Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,293 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 27,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,822 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 25,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,066 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,965 miles

both front tyres tread low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,381 miles

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 YHG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

MF09 YHG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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