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SJ09 UTB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,169 mi
Last recorded39,169 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 39,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 37,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 36,876 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 36,873 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 35,716 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,417 miles

Center ,rear and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Slight imbalance on rear foot brake effort application

Pass 24 Jul 2021 32,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2020 29,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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 Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2020 29,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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 Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,897 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 27,029 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 30 Apr 2018 27,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper split

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,921 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,387 miles

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

all tyre treads cracking, but not exposing cords

Fail 29 Apr 2016 24,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre treads cracking, but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,639 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking in tread edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls & tread edges - no cords vissible

exhaust deteriorated

o/s wiper blade split @ end

Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,915 miles

Both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,194 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 UTB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

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

Is SJ09 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 UTB 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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