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SH09 YGE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,494 mi
Last recorded102,494 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,494 miles

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

Central Rear wiper blade damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount/bearing and main retaining washer under bonnet corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 102,493 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Rear wiper blade damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount/bearing and main retaining washer under bonnet corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,114 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse gear worn

Fail 5 Dec 2023 94,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded holes (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top washer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded holes (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse gear worn

Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,537 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 86,537 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 71,533 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust FLEXI section damaged

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 63,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 63,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,330 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 54,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 45,587 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 35,510 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,377 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 28,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,685 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 YGE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

SH09 YGE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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