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MV09 UPF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,594 mi
Last recorded74,594 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 74,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,362 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 70,318 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,101 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,605 miles

Front radiator xmbr holed and corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear axel corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 48,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,895 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 39,895 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,257 miles

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

engine smokes on cold start up

rear wipper split

Fail 21 Oct 2014 21,245 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 16,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,494 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2013 11,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,381 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 UPF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UPF, 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 MV09 UPF registered?

MV09 UPF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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