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CE09 SVL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 SVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 95,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 95,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,714 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 89,713 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire and exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,497 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 86,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,694 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 80,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 75,126 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 75,126 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 71,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 68,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 64,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 60,843 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 57,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 May 2013 57,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,117 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 46,108 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SVL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SVL, 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 CE09 SVL registered?

CE09 SVL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is CE09 SVL safe to buy?

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