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MX09 TCY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,015 mi
Last recorded91,015 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 TCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 91,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. small crack on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,733 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,826 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 73,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,784 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,812 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 64,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,047 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 62,047 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,950 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,572 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,247 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,999 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 22,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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MX09 TCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX09 TCY, 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 MX09 TCY registered?

MX09 TCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is MX09 TCY safe to buy?

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