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SH09 KDF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 KDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,847 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded including suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 81,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions failed (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 separate areas (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Cracked in half dangerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Cracked in half dangerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected Track Rod Inner Excessive Play (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner & Outer Edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner & outer edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

exhaust system is corroded but still secure

front subframe and cross member is corroded but not seriously weakened

just met the emissions pass requirements

Fail 4 Apr 2019 69,314 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper top strut mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

exhaust system is corroded but still secure

front subframe and cross member is corroded but not seriously weakened

just met the emissions pass requirements

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,762 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 41,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,782 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 31,385 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 31,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 5 Jan 2013 23,180 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 Front 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 11 Jan 2012 14,255 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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SH09 KDF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH09 KDF, 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 SH09 KDF registered?

SH09 KDF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is SH09 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 KDF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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