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KU09 SSJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,545 mi
Last recorded69,545 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 SSJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 65,983 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 65,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 56,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 52,159 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Rear shocks top bushes worn

Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,753 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 44,177 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 44,176 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort 10kgf (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,551 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)

Rear both rear tyres old and perishing (small cracks}

Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,246 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 20,737 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,792 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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KU09 SSJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU09 SSJ, 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

How do I check the history of KU09 SSJ?

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What year was KU09 SSJ registered?

KU09 SSJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is KU09 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 SSJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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