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SB09 TZZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,513 mi
Last recorded85,513 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,513 miles

Clutch reservoir secured with cable ties

Corrosion around off side engine mounting area

Engine bay scuttle panel very corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper rattle, missing anti rattle spring

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play/movement to both front suspension upper mounts

Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrision

Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,472 miles

All suspension components corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 73,472 miles

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

All suspension components corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,672 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,000 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 70,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,928 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 57,928 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust f;exi snapped (7.3.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,412 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 47,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,877 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 35,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2013 32,909 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,333 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 TZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

SB09 TZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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