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KU09 SWX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,694 mi
Last recorded83,694 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 SWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

offside and nearside front top strut mounting cups corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 83,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

offside and nearside front top strut mounting cups corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 69,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 63,341 miles

exhaust very rusty

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 31 May 2022 63,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

exhaust very rusty

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,829 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 58,341 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 58,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,904 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,270 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,799 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 31,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,550 miles

exhaust back box corroded .

Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU09 SWX, 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 KU09 SWX registered?

KU09 SWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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