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SH09 MSX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,538 mi
Last recorded66,538 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 MSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 66,538 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,624 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 63,622 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,658 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 61,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,982 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 42,171 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,354 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 33,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,385 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 MSX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SH09 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

SH09 MSX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is SH09 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 MSX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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