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SB09 FFA

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,456 mi
Last recorded76,456 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 FFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,456 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 76,429 miles

Emissions not tested Due to various exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear axle , various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also wearing edge (5.2.3 (l))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not excessive

Fail 16 Feb 2021 74,144 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 71,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,905 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,887 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,375 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 40,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened broken (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,720 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 26,720 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,941 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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SB09 FFA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FFA, 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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SB09 FFA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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