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MF09 YKK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,025 mi
Last recorded119,025 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 YKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 119,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 113,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has 3 leaks on system at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 113,268 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive lambda unable to complete test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has 3 leaks on system at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,836 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 106,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,885 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 100,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,442 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 96,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,218 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 94,215 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 92,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has splits in it, and slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f upper top strut mount corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,965 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,985 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 84,985 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,776 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure within spring.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,672 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap found loose (does secure)

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

offside front tyre on 3-4mm

washer fluid low

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,036 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,728 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 25,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YKK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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