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SC09 LBV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,251 mi
Last recorded77,251 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 LBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside handbrake cable support bracket broken

advise change bolt on nearside front shock absorber

Pass 21 Mar 2025 75,763 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 71,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake flexi hose bracket corroded

Nearside Rear n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket corroded and broken

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear o/s/r suspension bump stop detatched

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 57,798 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake flexi hose bracket corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket corroded and broken

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear o/s/r brake binding slightly

Offside Rear o/s/r suspension bump stop detatched

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

front and rear brakes noisy

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,664 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

oil mist around n/s/f inner c/v area

rear silencer to center pipe connecting clamp missing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,883 miles

advise rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,150 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,268 miles

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)

advise front brake inbalance reading just below limit ( 23% limit is 25% )

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 LBV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LBV, 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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SC09 LBV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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