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MX09 UCR

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

headlight lenses faded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 94,056 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front wheel arch covers loose (5.2.3 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up needed (3.5 (a))

headlight lenses faded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,938 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,938 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 82,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 82,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint with flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,831 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket corroded / part missing

nearside / offside front suspension strut top caps corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also rear exhaust box outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal loose

corrosion to rear axle spring pans and coil springs

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside / offside front strut top caps and nuts corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,135 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear axle beam spring pans and coil springs

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside / offside front strut top caps and nuts corroded

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gas also outer casing corroded

rear wiper blade worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also outer casing on silencer corroded (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 62,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,093 miles

child seat fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf wiper is split but is clearing drivers view advise replace

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

rear tyres 2mm approx and front are 3mm approx

unable to see front brake pad thickness with wheels fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,626 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 UCR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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