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MV09 UKO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 UKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 107,646 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,444 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also over 10 years old date code 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 98,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also over 10 years old date code 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,248 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre 10 years old date code 2014

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 86,981 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone mounting removed from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,472 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 84,463 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 82,008 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,790 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 79,788 miles

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

steering light on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,632 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust back box corroided

Fail 17 Apr 2017 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust back box corroided

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,381 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,901 miles

Exhaust backbox outer shell corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 43,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,518 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,518 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,773 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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MV09 UKO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV09 UKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV09 UKO registered?

MV09 UKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MV09 UKO safe to buy?

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