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SB09 VCT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 VCT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,135 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,289 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,087 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,648 miles

front discs and pads

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,044 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,875 miles

Boot lid lock hard to operate.

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective cat lower (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded and pourus

rear wiper inoperative.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 82,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Boot lid lock hard to operate.

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective cat lower (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine sump corroded and pourus

rear wiper inoperative.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 72,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,447 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 61,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 44,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,477 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 42,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,991 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 VCT is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

SB09 VCT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is SB09 VCT safe to buy?

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