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SH09 TWU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,995 mi
Last recorded85,995 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 TWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 85,995 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 77,121 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,143 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 54,921 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 46,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 39,660 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 39,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 34,470 miles

Front Brake application is uneven

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2015 29,172 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 29,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,687 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2013 207,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 16,135 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 16,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TWU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

SH09 TWU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2009.

Is SH09 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 TWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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