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MT09 KZA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,702 mi
Last recorded71,702 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 71,702 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 71,702 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring cup fractured . corroded and hole near shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount rough on rotation

Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,571 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 50,565 miles

Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 48,757 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 48,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,420 miles

slight play in steering rack and noisy in operation

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear h/brake cable mount corroded strengthen with tie cables

Rear both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 46,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear h/brake cable mount corroded strengthen with tie cables

Rear both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,917 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,175 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 36,196 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,204 miles

n/s handbrake cable support bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,842 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,355 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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MT09 KZA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MT09 KZA, 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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MT09 KZA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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