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MX09 UCU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,639 mi
Last recorded71,639 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 71,639 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticher

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2025 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticher

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 31 May 2024 67,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 67,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,319 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 66,319 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 May 2023 66,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle rusty

Pass 23 May 2022 63,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 May 2022 63,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on both rear rubber brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,849 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,994 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 UCU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

MX09 UCU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is MX09 UCU safe to buy?

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