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SB09 YKM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,371 mi
Last recorded55,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 YKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 55,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,095 miles

front exhaust clamp missing

rear tailpipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,128 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 51,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,092 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,155 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,835 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,437 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 16,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,009 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 YKM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

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

Is SB09 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB09 YKM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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