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SB09 FHL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 FHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 106,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle structure & suspension related components covered in underbody seal

Fail 9 Jun 2026 106,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle structure & suspension related components covered in underbody seal

Pass 23 Jun 2025 103,842 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 101,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 101,369 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,777 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,364 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 97,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 96,090 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 96,090 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 94,588 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2016 85,572 miles

Oil leak FROM SUMP PAN

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,563 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 74,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,411 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 FHL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SB09 FHL, 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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What year was SB09 FHL registered?

SB09 FHL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is SB09 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB09 FHL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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