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SB09 YFH

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,443 mi
Last recorded66,443 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres low

Fail 6 Nov 2025 66,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres low

Pass 1 Nov 2024 78,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 78,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal mounting broken pedal insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 33,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2018 22,692 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 22,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,050 miles

center exhaust mounting missing

nearside front inner c,v boot slight sweat

offside front inner c.v boot slight sweat

rear exhaust box poor condition but not leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,894 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 17,894 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust support broken

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,754 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,063 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,208 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,597 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 YFH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH registered?

SB09 YFH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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