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MJ09 UPZ

2009 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,562 mi
Last recorded56,562 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 UPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 56,562 miles

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2024 55,772 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 55,772 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,253 miles

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2023 53,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,133 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 45,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,883 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,832 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,207 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 18,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,043 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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MJ09 UPZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ09 UPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ09 UPZ registered?

MJ09 UPZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ09 UPZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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