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CA09 SXW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,115 mi
Last recorded49,115 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 SXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,115 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 49,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded hole in under axle spring (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,328 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 47,327 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on rear suspension

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Apr 2023 43,381 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2022 40,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 40,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 39,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 38,245 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 38,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 34,879 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

light perishing on tyre sidewalls

rear suspension corroded

tail box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 28,135 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 28,135 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,089 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,894 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 18,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,142 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 15,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,171 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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CA09 SXW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CA09 SXW, 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 CA09 SXW registered?

CA09 SXW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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The MOT history for CA09 SXW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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