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MX09 TZV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,603 mi
Last recorded114,603 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 TZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 114,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 107,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,126 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,861 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 86,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 80,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 80,145 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,717 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,717 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wearbar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,715 miles

offside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Fail 9 Dec 2017 66,490 miles

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

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

offside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 3 Dec 2016 60,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended ARMS BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front sunvisor loose

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear skin on exhaust peeling

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,786 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 50,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,257 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2013 32,819 miles

Cannot see inner pads, recommend inspection

Centre-Rear exhaust join corroded

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 32,819 miles

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

Cannot see inner pads, recommend inspection

Centre-Rear exhaust join corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,605 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 26,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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 TZV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX09 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

MX09 TZV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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