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SA09 TLV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,704 mi
Last recorded86,704 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 TLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,704 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 86,676 miles

Brake performance not tested due to ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached movement in ball joint and in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,381 miles

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

Gearbox Oil Leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Subframe Support (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 126,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Gearbox Oil Leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Subframe Support (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2016 75,004 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,783 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,483 miles

rear silencer joint clamp missing

rear silencer outer skin burst

Fail 17 Feb 2014 57,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer joint clamp missing

rear silencer outer skin burst

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,616 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,670 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 TLV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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