2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

17,268 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,268 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.1%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension30.3%
  2. Brakes28.6%
  3. Lights & electrics20.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  5. Body & chassis7.8%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2009 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,268 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).