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KU09 SWO

2009 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,176 mi
Last recorded170,176 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 SWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 170,176 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 170,176 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 164,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 164,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 163,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 159,347 miles

Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 159,346 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 146,511 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 146,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 132,997 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,997 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 124,342 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 115,116 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 106,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 52,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,043 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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KU09 SWO is a 2009 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 105,186 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 Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU09 SWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KU09 SWO registered?

KU09 SWO is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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