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SE09 KGK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

31,758 mi
Last recorded31,758 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 KGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 31,758 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 31,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 31,483 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 31,483 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 30,980 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 30,980 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 29,943 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 29,943 miles

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,266 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,263 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

both offside tyre treads and sidewalls cracked

front subframe extentions corroded

full exhaust system corroded and rear box outer casing burst and slight leak

rear axle coil spring seats corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 25,261 miles

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

front subframe extentions corroded

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking oil

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

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

both offside tyre treads and sidewalls cracked

full exhaust system corroded and rear box outer casing burst and slight leak

rear axle coil spring seats corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle/spring seats showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2020 24,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle/spring seats showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,595 miles

exhaust system weak and corroded

rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,261 miles

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

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,477 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 19,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,878 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 17,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

rear exhaust clamp breaking away but system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 7,996 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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SE09 KGK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SE09 KGK, 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 SE09 KGK registered?

SE09 KGK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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