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K88 SMP

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,407 mi
Last recorded97,407 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 SMP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,407 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,440 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 80,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,487 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 77,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,511 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 63,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,376 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 28,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

exhaust centre pipe to rear silencer clamp missing

nearside wing mirror glass smashed

oil leak from gear selector seal

rear exhaust silencer outer skin split and corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,286 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,718 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 19,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,949 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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K88 SMP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K88 SMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K88 SMP registered?

K88 SMP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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