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L111 SNS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,171 mi
Last recorded96,171 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 SNS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 96,171 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 93,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,440 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 83,844 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

silencer exhaust system slightly corroded but not leaking .

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,137 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,023 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 67,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 77,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 May 2014 34,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 12 May 2014 34,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2013 22,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 22,381 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 May 2012 13,249 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 13,249 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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L111 SNS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L111 SNS, 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 L111 SNS registered?

L111 SNS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is L111 SNS safe to buy?

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