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ND09 SMO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,356 mi
Last recorded94,356 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND09 SMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 94,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,611 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 73,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 70,968 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 70,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,506 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 69,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,913 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 7 Nov 2018 65,186 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,426 miles

Oil leak sump

Fail 2 Oct 2017 56,426 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak sump

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,113 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,747 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded

rear back box exhaust outer skin corroded/front flexi exhaust deteriated

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,681 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,160 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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ND09 SMO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ND09 SMO, 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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ND09 SMO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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