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SD09 XUC

2009 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 XUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 83,055 miles

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

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 82,952 miles

Rear rear axel corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 82,952 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 80,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 80,374 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened nsf wheel set back to far ?antiroll bar close to drive shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,035 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/r shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system is rusty

sump is rusty and damp

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,403 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

deep cracking to o/s/r Tyre

exhaust back box rubber hanger cracked

n/s/f Tyre outer edge is worn and has cracking to tread

Fail 2 Aug 2017 64,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f cross member bolt loose (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's inner face's in poor condition (3.5.1i)

deep cracking to o/s/r Tyre

exhaust back box rubber hanger cracked

n/s/f Tyre outer edge is worn and has cracking to tread

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 61,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,879 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,476 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)

Pass 1 May 2013 38,550 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 38,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,220 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 XUC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XUC, 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 SD09 XUC registered?

SD09 XUC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is SD09 XUC safe to buy?

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