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MT09 XXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,890 mi
Last recorded71,890 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 71,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 71,890 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,947 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear Axle corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 6 Aug 2025 69,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

1 litre of oil added before test

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 63,705 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,265 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 62,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,073 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,498 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 53,498 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 43,691 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2015 40,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,414 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

offside rear tyre wall perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,414 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

offside rear tyre wall perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,454 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 XXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

MT09 XXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is MT09 XXZ safe to buy?

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