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CE09 SSK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,292 mi
Last recorded128,292 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 SSK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 128,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 128,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 111,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,088 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 95,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached stab link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached stab link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 80,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,323 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 66,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2021 66,272 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to rear suspension arms

front tyres inner edges worn

rear suspension stops

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 24,522 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp bracket broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,522 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside headlamp bracket broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,077 miles

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,600 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 19,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CE09 SSK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 CE09 SSK, 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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CE09 SSK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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