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PF09 UTL

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 UTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 109,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 109,178 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,996 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 97,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor wire damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracking on sidewall. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub frame bracket bolt not fully tightened. Directional stability not impaired and subframe secure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front track rod lock nuts not tight to track rod end, allowing slight play between track rod and track rod end ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,791 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached 3 subframe bolts not fully secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor wire damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracking on sidewall. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front track rod lock nuts not tight to track rod end, allowing slight play between track rod and track rod end ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,154 miles

Exhaust Backbox Corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 93,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,889 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Peeling.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 91,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osr hand brake cable bracket snapped

Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,982 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,271 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,684 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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PF09 UTL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF09 UTL, 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 PF09 UTL registered?

PF09 UTL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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