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MT09 UPY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 UPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 129,542 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 129,541 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 121,659 miles

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

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 112,404 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,359 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,355 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,936 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 60,936 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,052 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,704 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

os door mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,704 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

os door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,860 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 30,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,921 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 23,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,644 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UPY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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