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SC09 BXL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,316 mi
Last recorded88,316 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 BXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,316 miles

All coil springs slight corrosion

Parking brake little reserve travel

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,932 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Both rear coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brakes look worn

Front flex joint of exhaust breaking up

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount starting to split

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,643 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 76,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres low on edges

gearbox oil leak

one high level bulb inop

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,882 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil weep from engine

oil weep from n/s/f drive shaft seal

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 56,312 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,966 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has two nails in and looks soft

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leaking through corrosion on sump

Fail 8 Jun 2016 55,966 miles

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

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

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has two nails in and looks soft

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leaking through corrosion on sump

Fail 28 May 2015 50,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 50,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 May 2014 43,391 miles

front exhaust mount deteriorated.

handbrake cable deteriorated.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 30 May 2013 29,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s. handbrake cable deteriorated.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 30 May 2013 29,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s. handbrake cable deteriorated.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 30 May 2012 17,609 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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SC09 BXL 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 66.7%.

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 SC09 BXL, 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 SC09 BXL registered?

SC09 BXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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