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MX09 UBV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 UBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 73,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,008 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 71,008 miles

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

Coolant leak stain, underside.

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,696 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 64,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,206 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

tail exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,325 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,831 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,173 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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MX09 UBV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBV, 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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MX09 UBV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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