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SB09 YHJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,574 mi
Last recorded14,574 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 14,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 14,271 miles

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

Rear Axle corroding

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 14,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 13,605 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2021 13,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 12,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 12,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded. Various exhaust sections deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 11,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 9,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge/tread cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,414 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 8,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust clamp damaged and corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 4,235 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 YHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

SB09 YHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is SB09 YHJ safe to buy?

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