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SJ09 URT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,799 mi
Last recorded79,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 URT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,799 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded around spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 79,797 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded around spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 63,107 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 63,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 58,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,555 miles

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

slight wear in both front balljoints

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,329 miles

o/s/r shock absorber upper bush worn

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,724 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn/ exhaust tail box outer skinn insecure/ rear tyres 2 mm/ management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,142 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 URT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URT, 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 URT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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