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MV09 SXL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,612 mi
Last recorded85,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 SXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,612 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower fuel tank heat shield corroded , poor condition

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

dash board dim red light battery and central lock

Pass 29 Jan 2025 83,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 82,666 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 82,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 81,739 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 81,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 79,772 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,191 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 78,175 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 76,833 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 72,360 miles

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

fan belt starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,109 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 60,447 miles

both front & o/s/r tyre valves perishing badly

front brake discs starting to corrode

front wipers slow to clear

n/s/f & rear wheels buckled

n/s/f drive shaft gaitor slightly leaking

n/s/f indicator starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall & wearing smooth , bold on edges

slight blow from joint between centre pipe & rear box

Fail 17 May 2017 60,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp fuel cap fitted not sealing as req (7.2.4b)

both front & o/s/r tyre valves perishing badly

front brake discs starting to corrode

front wipers slow to clear

n/s/f & rear wheels buckled

n/s/f drive shaft gaitor slightly leaking

n/s/f indicator starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall & wearing smooth , bold on edges

slight blow from joint between centre pipe & rear box

Pass 7 May 2016 54,050 miles

fuel cap not original

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2016 54,047 miles

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

fuel cap not original

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f tyre perished

play n/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 11 May 2015 48,314 miles

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

front exhaust braket broken

nearside hand brake cable braket broken

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 7 May 2014 41,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust system rusty

handbrake bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2013 37,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 36,236 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 36,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,293 miles

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

engine has low oil level

gearbox has oil leak nearside

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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MV09 SXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV09 SXL, 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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MV09 SXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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