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SC09 KNU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,394 mi
Last recorded34,394 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 34,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 33,237 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 33,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,725 miles

ALL Suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,030 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 31,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,500 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 30,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,508 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp/mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Release bearing noisy and clutch slave cylinder creaking

Fail 11 Aug 2020 29,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp/mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Release bearing noisy and clutch slave cylinder creaking

Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,575 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 28,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,041 miles

Offside Front top strut mount cap/washer corroding

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,527 miles

Deterioration on rear exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,575 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 KNU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SC09 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

SC09 KNU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is SC09 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC09 KNU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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