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CA09 SXY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,016 mi
Last recorded80,016 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 SXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 80,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 78,307 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 75,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,513 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,024 miles

front brake hoses swollen

front coil springs corroded

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

handbrake level high

nearside rear shock damp and has top bush worn

offside front top shock mount cup corroded

offside rear parking brake performance lagging

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,958 miles

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

both front top shock mounts corroded and have play

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses swollen

front discs and pads worn

handbrake performance just within limits

nearside rear shock damp and has a worn bush

rear axle corroded

vehicle pulling to left

Fail 4 Aug 2021 65,951 miles

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

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

both front top shock mounts corroded and have play

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses swollen

front discs and pads worn

handbrake performance just within limits

nearside rear shock damp and has a worn bush

rear axle corroded

vehicle pulling to left

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,163 miles

brake hoses swollen

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front top shock mounts corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,840 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses are starting to corrode and swell

front top shock mounts corroded

noise from suspension

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 59,840 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses are starting to corrode and swell

front top shock mounts corroded

noise from suspension

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,268 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 56,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,103 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 SXY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

CA09 SXY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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