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SH09 NYC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,026 mi
Last recorded92,026 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 NYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 86,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 84,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,166 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front scuttle pan on bulkhead severly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 76,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front scuttle pan on bulkhead severly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,340 miles

Front Advise top bolt on slam panel in engine bay bad corrosion off side and near side Holes , but not structual and does not affect steering or braking ,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,340 miles

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

Engine oil low,

Front Advise top bolt on slam panel in engine bay bad corrosion off side and near side Holes , but not structual and does not affect steering or braking ,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,393 miles

Exhaust outer skin peeling off.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Wiper motor scuttle panel has excessive corrosion but is not part of vehicle structure.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,703 miles

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)

exhaust rear section outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,292 miles

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 10 May 2012 32,958 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 NYC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

SH09 NYC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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