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SB09 FPF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,285 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 93,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 88,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 81,463 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 81,463 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside and nearside coil spring mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 73,253 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 65,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 65,365 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 57,069 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 57,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 38,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 30,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 22,081 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 22,502 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 18,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FPF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

SB09 FPF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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