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SJ09 TFA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,743 mi
Last recorded79,743 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,743 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 79,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,221 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 68,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,084 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 56,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,398 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear axle and spring cups corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2021 50,453 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 50,453 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,735 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 44,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,358 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 38,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,058 miles

silencer corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,779 miles

exhaust signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 22,779 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust signs of corrosion

tyre sidewalls have signs of perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,045 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 TFA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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