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SF09 URB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 98,162 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,988 miles

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2025 93,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 85,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 85,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Came on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,421 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 84,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,082 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 80,082 miles

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

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

Coolant leak stained on coolant rad

Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,933 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,927 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,672 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

REAR AXLE CORODED

offside rear bump stop insecure

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust clamp corroded away

radiator is damp on the o/s/lower corner

rear exhaust clamp missing

sump is damp

Pass 8 Oct 2016 63,701 miles

backbox corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 8 Oct 2016 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

backbox corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,737 miles

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated front to back

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,459 miles

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

windscreen has damage more than 40mm in area outside zone A but doesnt affect drivers view

Pass 30 May 2014 42,433 miles

windsreen has light scoring in zone b

Fail 29 May 2014 42,433 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windsreen has light scoring in zone b

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,832 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 25,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 URB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URB, 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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SF09 URB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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