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LS09 SVK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,480 mi
Last recorded87,480 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 SVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 83,268 miles

Central Rear Cross member REAR corroded advise to customer

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under the protective covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion build up under the protective sleeve. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,820 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 75,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 75,376 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,285 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 74,278 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2019 72,466 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 72,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mount broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 68,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 60,093 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 60,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 53,544 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 53,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 43,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,206 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 23,940 miles

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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LS09 SVK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS09 SVK, 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 LS09 SVK registered?

LS09 SVK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is LS09 SVK safe to buy?

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