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SG09 DTX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

91,277 mi
Last recorded91,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 DTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,277 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 91,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,391 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 86,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel leaver high in operation (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

coolant below minimum

Fail 17 Jan 2022 80,788 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 Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

coolant below minimum

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,636 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,582 miles

Coil spring corroded all spring has corrosion visible (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jan 2020 73,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all spring has corrosion visible (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 58,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,858 miles

all four coil springs corroded

full exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r handbrake outer shell split on cable

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015
Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer rienforcing of offside handbrake cable showing signs of collapsing

Fail 18 Dec 2014 45,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer rienforcing of offside handbrake cable showing signs of collapsing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 15 Apr 2013 35,731 miles

nsr tyre sidewall cracked-no cord exposed

osf tyre starting to wear on outside of tyre and close to limit

osr tyre starting to wear on outside of tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

middle to rear exhaust joint not clamped

nsr tyre sidewall cracked-no cord exposed

osf tyre starting to wear on outside of tyre and close to limit

osr tyre starting to wear on outside of tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,562 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust metal mounting bracket corroded through

middle to rear exhaust has joining clamp missing but not blowing

rear exhaust rubber splitting

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,352 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front exhaust metal mounting bracket corroded through

middle to rear exhaust has joining clamp missing but not blowing

rear exhaust rubber splitting

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,796 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 23,550 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,663 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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SG09 DTX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SG09 DTX, 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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SG09 DTX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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