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SF09 TJU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,962 mi
Last recorded32,962 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 TJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 32,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 32,946 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission End plate corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 32,342 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 31,898 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2023 31,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2022 31,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 31,123 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 31,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,788 miles

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

corrosion , rear axle

Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 19,386 miles

Front both front strut top mount cups rusty

Front both wishbone rear bushes cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coating blistering (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coating blistering (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

air filter housing not sitting correctly on throttle body

Fail 28 Mar 2017 16,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

air filter housing not sitting correctly on throttle body

Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,411 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer beginning to corrode (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seats presented folded down preventing inspection of seat belts

Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,674 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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SF09 TJU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SF09 TJU, 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 SF09 TJU registered?

SF09 TJU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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