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MT09 CZE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,688 mi
Last recorded120,688 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 CZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 120,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension bump stops detatched

Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,068 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,346 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 116,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 171,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 158,688 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 158,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 90,147 miles

rear exhaust back box is badly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box is badly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 89,846 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen o/s/f (3.5 (a))

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

bonnet support rod missing

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak on the engine

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,834 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 79,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 70,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,282 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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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MT09 CZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT09 CZE, 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 MT09 CZE registered?

MT09 CZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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