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MX09 UAG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 89,242 miles

Clutch reservoir secured with zip ties

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti-roll bar "D" bush's worn.

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

Nearside door mirror secured with tape

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,679 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 87,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 139,260 miles

Clutch hydraulic reservoir insecure

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 139,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch hydraulic reservoir insecure

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 136,995 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 133,348 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 79,966 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 79,966 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,480 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 76,480 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,660 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,406 miles

Surface corrosion to the under-side of vehicle.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,555 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,585 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)

rear exhaust part deterating

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,585 miles

rear exhaust part deterating

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,875 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,855 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear wheel rim damage

Fail 26 Jul 2013 27,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front wheel rim damage

Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,555 miles

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

rear number plate cracked.

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 UAG 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 71.4%.

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 MX09 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

MX09 UAG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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