2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · 1988 NM
2009 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 52,373 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1988 NM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 52,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1988 NM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Ka (1988 NM) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
1988 NM Mileage History
- 25/04/202343,787 mi
- 02/05/202447,955 mi+4,168 mi
- 03/05/202447,995 mi+40 mi
- 06/05/202552,373 mi+4,378 mi
- 06/05/202552,373 mi
Average of roughly 4,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle and Sill CorrosionSerious
Despite being newer than the Mk1, the Ka Mk2 can still rust badly around the rear axle, inner sills and wheel-arch seams, and structural repairs quickly outweigh the value of a cheap car.
- Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
The column-mounted electric steering can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, often after low-voltage events or torque-sensor wear.
- Heater Blower Resistor and Tailgate Wiring FaultsModerate
Ageing blower resistors and broken wiring at the tailgate can leave the Ka with missing fan speeds, dead rear electrics or damp-related gremlins.
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