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SD09 CAO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,832 mi
Last recorded55,832 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 CAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,832 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at the offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring seats on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 55,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both front strut securing nuts corroded and washer plates.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also top locking nut and washer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also top locking nut and washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just passes , suggest having this replaced asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,991 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 51,863 miles

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

Front both upper strut washers and nuts corroded, just passing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,880 miles

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

Front both upper mc pherson struts washer and nuts corroded. suggest having these replaced.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 50,876 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front both upper mc pherson struts washer and nuts corroded. suggest having these replaced.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,063 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both upper strut mounts securing nuts corroded, just passing

Front wipers hit against each other, suggest having wipers checked.

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))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 49,061 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened is part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both upper strut mounts securing nuts corroded, just passing

Front wipers hit against each other, suggest having wipers checked.

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively just passes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened just passes, is part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,705 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 47,704 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear exhaust clamps are missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,644 miles

Offside Front top strut nut corroded, strongly suggest having this replaced

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,193 miles

Front both top strut mounts corroded, suggest having these replaced asap

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim just passes (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but no cord showing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front signs of brake overheat suggest having the brakes serviced

Rear brake application just passes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,902 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 35,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,663 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,662 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

objects removed from drivers view

offside front discs signs of overheat, suggest having brakes serviced

Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,988 miles

slight tears on nearside wiper

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,857 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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SD09 CAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 CAO, 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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SD09 CAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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