2009 Ford Ka · 62,523 MOT tests
2009 Ford Ka reliability
2009 Ford Kas fail 42.4% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 19 Ka years (62,523 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 42.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 73,062
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,523
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 15.4% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.3%
- Brakes15.4%
- Lights and electrics14.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Tyres6.5%
- Body, chassis and structure6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.09%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 3.69%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.54%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.17%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.1%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (14.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.21%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (11.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.46%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.54%)
Other years
Every Ford Ka year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Ford Ka reliable?
2009 Ford Kas fail 42.4% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 19 Ka years (62,523 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.09% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.69% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Ford Ka shows 73,062 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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