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MK09 YRO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,849 mi
Last recorded141,849 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 YRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 141,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 140,159 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 140,159 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust split, gases not going to the end (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 136,004 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 136,004 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 129,802 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 124,899 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 124,893 miles

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

Offside Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 4 May 2020 120,850 miles

Underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 120,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 114,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 114,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 103,628 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 103,628 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 93,553 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 79,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 79,829 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 64,968 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 64,968 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 50,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 39,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,039 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 27,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

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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MK09 YRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MK09 YRO, 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 MK09 YRO registered?

MK09 YRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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