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SB09 YJY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 YJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2023 123,235 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers corrode

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes on nearside and offside de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive macpherson strut upper mounting plates on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle and mounting brackets corroded

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Pass 30 May 2022 117,858 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 116,187 miles

front exhaust slight blow

Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,312 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 104,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,225 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 99,225 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 90,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

part of nearside washer jet missing

Fail 10 Jun 2017 90,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

part of nearside washer jet missing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,745 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to back box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,399 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,258 miles

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

exhaust flexi outer snapped and back box excessivly corroded not blowing

Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,395 miles

nearside rear ofside front and offside rear tyes sidewalls perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 24,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YJY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJY, 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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SB09 YJY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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