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2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,257 mi
Last recorded88,257 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 USD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slight grabbing

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 86,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slight grabbing

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,351 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,349 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 77,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 73,144 miles

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 72,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 66,944 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,093 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 59,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,986 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,022 miles

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 USD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USD, 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 USD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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