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SJ09 TAV

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 TAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed before test ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel knucle joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,023 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed before test ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel knucle joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,205 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken / corroded

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

Rear rear suspension axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,119 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,678 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 65,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 65,662 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,388 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 60,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,440 miles

both offside tyres cracking

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edje

nearside rear bump stop insecure

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,020 miles

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

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

offside front and rear wipers split

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,457 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 TAV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TAV, 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 SJ09 TAV registered?

SJ09 TAV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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