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SJ09 SOA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 SOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,451 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inn rack joint

rear axle corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,800 miles

rear axle corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2023 58,835 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 58,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp loose at the front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,706 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,666 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 54,666 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,525 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 54,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner has screw possibly punctured

Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 51,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,793 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar linkage ball joint slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint slight play

exhaust back box perforated and blowing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 38,401 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 38,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine airbox to inlet manilfold breather pipe split

exhaust downpipe bracket split

Fail 21 Mar 2015 33,656 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine airbox to inlet manilfold breather pipe split

exhaust downpipe bracket split

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,614 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,205 miles

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

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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SJ09 SOA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SJ09 SOA, 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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SJ09 SOA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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