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CA09 SZC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,698 mi
Last recorded27,698 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 27,698 miles

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

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

N/S/R tail light slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2025 25,325 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

o/s/r light slightly damage

Fail 14 Jul 2025 25,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

o/s/r light slightly damage

Pass 5 Jul 2024 24,088 miles

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weekend

Fail 4 Jul 2024 24,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 14 Jul 2023 22,291 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 22,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 20,268 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 20,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,625 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 11,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,475 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 6,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 5,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 3,908 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 SZC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

CA09 SZC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is CA09 SZC safe to buy?

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