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MW09 KUJ

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,257 mi
Last recorded71,257 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 KUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 71,257 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 71,257 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,084 miles

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/ bushes, brake components , exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both front lower back rubber wishbone bushes starting to split/perish/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear ADVISE: os/r tyre is slightly misshaped in places

Fail 2 Sep 2024 70,084 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust flexi pipe is loose/blowing excessvily (6.1.2 (a))

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

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/ bushes, brake components , exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: both front lower back rubber wishbone bushes starting to split/perish/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear ADVISE: os/r tyre is slightly misshaped in places

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,292 miles

Nearside Rear REVERSE BULB INOP NOW REPLACED AND WORKING. VEHICLE TOO OLD TO TEST

Fail 30 Aug 2023 65,292 miles

Nearside Rear REVERSE BULB INOP NOW REPLACED AND WORKING. VEHICLE TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a collapsing front pipe flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,947 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a collapsing front pipe flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 58,301 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 58,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 5 Apr 2021 55,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 55,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 43,229 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 43,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,107 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 38,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,270 miles

nsf osf nsr osr tryes begining to crack and age

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,604 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,759 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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MW09 KUJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MW09 KUJ, 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 MW09 KUJ registered?

MW09 KUJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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