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SJ09 SKU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,125 mi
Last recorded55,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 SKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 51,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 46,824 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped. brake pads wearing low

Nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm, inner, rear mountings perished and worn.

Nearside front and offside front suspension springs corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 46,824 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped. brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm, inner, rear mountings perished and worn.

Nearside front and offside front suspension springs corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 36,930 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Nearside front and offside front top shock absorber metal plates corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 28,570 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside front and offside front top suspension mounting metal cups corroded. Attention soon

Pass 22 Jun 2021 22,560 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension springs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 22,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded and badly pitted. Brake pads more than 2/3 worn?

Front suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,314 miles

Both side front top locking suspension nuts corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2020 17,314 miles

Both side front top locking suspension nuts corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 14,493 miles

Both front top suspension mount retaining nuts corroded

Clutch fluid reservoir held on with cable tie but secure

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 11,070 miles

All four tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 9,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 8,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 8,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 7,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 6,803 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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SJ09 SKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 SJ09 SKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ09 SKU registered?

SJ09 SKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SJ09 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 SKU 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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