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MX09 UCF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,868 mi
Last recorded120,868 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 UCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 120,868 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion at rear

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2025 110,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,078 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 84,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,934 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

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

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under body under sealed

Fail 20 Aug 2021 74,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mounting (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body under sealed

Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Cup Seating Area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,062 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 73,062 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,929 miles

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))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,789 miles

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

Oil leak n/s outer drive shaft oil seal weeping

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

front exhaust flex perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,706 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 40,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 39,500 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 26,311 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 26,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,758 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 UCF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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