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MW09 KOE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 KOE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 99,768 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 93,123 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 93,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust and front clamps deteriorated

Rear rear axle is heavily corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 82,998 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust rear clamp deteriorated

Rear rear axle is heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2021 75,002 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle at several locations including both sub-frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,000 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded (back box outer skin missing)

Fail 29 Oct 2019 57,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust system corroded (back box outer skin missing)

Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,116 miles

Engine sump slightly corroded

Front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,600 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre worn on outside of tread

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight oil leak

sump rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2018 43,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre worn on outside of tread

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight oil leak

sump rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

covers on brake pipes underneath obscuring proper inspection

exhaust tail pipe outer skin peeling and front pipe bracket broken

parts of screen washers possible part blocked

slight leaks engine and gear box

sump becoming rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,404 miles

band on exhaust front pipe corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,016 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,265 miles

cover on front to rear brake pipes obscuring proper inspection

exhaust front pipe clamp slightly deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe outer skin peeling

tail pipe clamp deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,597 miles

deterioration exhaust tail pipe

nearside rear tyre 2.4mm on edge 3.5mm in middle

Fail 26 Jul 2013 18,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

deterioration exhaust tail pipe

nearside rear tyre 2.4mm on edge 3.5mm in middle

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,902 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre worn more on edges

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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MW09 KOE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW09 KOE, 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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MW09 KOE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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