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KU09 SJY

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,274 mi
Last recorded81,274 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 SJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,274 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 76,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 76,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 71,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,332 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,232 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak possible water pump ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASEING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle rusting

Fail 2 Mar 2021 55,228 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak possible water pump ()

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASEING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle rusting

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,356 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,047 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

outer skin coming away on exhaust rear box

Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,726 miles

Rear exhaust peeling

Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,687 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has been driven on flat

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,496 miles

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

both front wipers are worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,712 miles

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

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

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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KU09 SJY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KU09 SJY, 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 KU09 SJY registered?

KU09 SJY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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