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FD09 SXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 SXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 83,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,379 miles

Central Front ex pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak n/s/f

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,945 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system, front flexible section deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 58,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system, front flexible section deteriorated.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,335 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system, front flexi joint deteriorated.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 54,335 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides of vehicle. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system, front flexi joint deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,938 miles

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

several warning lamps "glowing" on dashboard.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 51,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

several warning lamps "glowing" on dashboard.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,664 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated.

o/s/r. tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 47,664 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated.

o/s/r. tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 44,314 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

noise from o/s/r. brake.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 34,323 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,873 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,780 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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FD09 SXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FD09 SXZ, 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 FD09 SXZ registered?

FD09 SXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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