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SA09 OLN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,233 mi
Last recorded111,233 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 OLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,233 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch By Engine Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring Mount On Axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,423 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,876 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubbers worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support broken but cable is still secure

exhaust tail pipe missing but no fumes entering vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,491 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,497 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint/clamp (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,785 miles

slight wear/corrosion to both front discs and pads

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,690 miles

Nearside Rear slightly worn/wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,601 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)

Nearside Rear slightly worn/wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise - both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge

advise - rear exhaust silencer rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2014 42,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise - both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge

advise - rear exhaust silencer rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,942 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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SA09 OLN is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA09 OLN, 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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SA09 OLN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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