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K18 MSW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,813 mi
Last recorded24,813 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 MSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 24,813 miles

Due to age and type of vehicle there is alot of surface corrosion on the front suspension components see photos

Front Upper Strut mount cups corroded see photos, age related!

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened See photos (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement See photos due to age of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Spring cup see photos (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened See photos (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement See photos due to age of vehicle, all bolts to remove are very corroding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively POSSIBLY due to vehicle not being used? (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 24,027 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 24,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Vehicle been stood (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat corroded and collapsing , corroded due to being stood (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Vehicle been stood (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting inside the tread gullies (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe is corroding and sleeve joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,058 miles

All four coil springs corroding

Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jun 2021 22,800 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing vehicle been stood

Fail 21 Jun 2021 22,800 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing vehicle been stood

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 22,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 21,618 miles

Front brakepads low

coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 20,067 miles

Rear coil springs corroded and weak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and requires replacment

Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 13,459 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and slight blowing

Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and slight blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,990 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 10,600 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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K18 MSW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K18 MSW, 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 K18 MSW registered?

K18 MSW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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