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MT09 USW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,128 mi
Last recorded22,128 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 22,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 22,129 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 21,025 miles

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 19,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 17,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 16,042 miles

Corrosion to exhaust back box

Corrosion to rear suspension axel

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,359 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,274 miles

ADVISE exhaust back box corroded slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,542 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 5,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,903 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 USW 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 93.8%.

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 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 USW, 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 USW registered?

MT09 USW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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