CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB09 DCZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,234 mi
Last recorded111,234 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 DCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 111,234 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit , devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 101,256 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V. gaiter leaking grease slightly.

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

Fail 22 May 2023 101,256 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V. gaiter leaking grease slightly.

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

Pass 23 May 2022 96,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 89,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 89,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 86,055 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and splitting between treadblocks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension bumpstops are broken and dislocated

Fail 12 May 2020 86,055 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and splitting between treadblocks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension bumpstops are broken and dislocated

Pass 10 May 2019 78,193 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))

both front top suspension mounts corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 78,193 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

both front top suspension mounts corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 65,914 miles

both front top strut mounts corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 55,475 miles

front top strut mounts corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 42,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 42,574 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rotten (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 36,766 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1,6mm tread offside on 2mm tread both rear tyres light cracking and on 3mm tread

offside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2014 31,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2013 21,953 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 8,543 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 8,543 miles

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

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SB09 DCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB09 DCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB09 DCZ?

You can check the full history of SB09 DCZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB09 DCZ registered?

SB09 DCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is SB09 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB09 DCZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB09 DCZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB09 DCZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.