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MT09 UMO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,129 mi
Last recorded140,129 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 UMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 140,129 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken, flex pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 139,988 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken, flex pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 128,439 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,894 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 116,744 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 102,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,563 miles

Both rear tyres cracking & perishing

Front exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

Fail 29 Sep 2018 97,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking & perishing

Front exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,262 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 89,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,914 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,894 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,864 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking sidewall to tread

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 UMO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

MT09 UMO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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