CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD09 CAA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 CAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2025 82,056 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced to subframe (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

under body undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,952 miles

underbody of vehichle is undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Nearside & Offside Subframe Support Leg Arms Corroded

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 76,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Nearside & Offside Subframe Support Leg Arms Corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,826 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 71,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,022 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WEAK/CORRODED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED AND HAVE ONLY JUST MET THE MOT PASS CRITERIA.

FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cooling fan noisy

oil leak around gearbox area

slight damage to inner rim of nearside front wheel

Fail 21 Jul 2017 49,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cooling fan noisy

oil leak around gearbox area

slight damage to inner rim of nearside front wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,240 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 46,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,591 miles

COOLING FAN NOISY

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)

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 42,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

COOLING FAN NOISY

EXAUST HITTING AT REAR

FRONT EXAUST LOOSE

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)

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,669 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2013 25,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,334 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD09 CAA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD09 CAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD09 CAA?

You can check the full history of SD09 CAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD09 CAA registered?

SD09 CAA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is SD09 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 CAA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD09 CAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD09 CAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.