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SJ57 RAE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,702 mi
Last recorded46,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 RAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 46,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advised rear suspension is rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2026 46,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advised rear suspension is rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2025 40,545 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 40,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 35,473 miles

Exhaust rear box is corroded and the outer skin is peeling off.

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,389 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded, outer skin is peeling off.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,003 miles

Exhaust silencer is corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 27,078 miles

Exhaust rear box is corroded.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 24,889 miles

Centre Pipe Corroded

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

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 24,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Pipe Corroded

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

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 22,235 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 22,235 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,078 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX RUSTY

Fail 24 Oct 2017 20,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST REAR BOX RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHT LIP

Pass 28 Oct 2016 17,228 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak minor

Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,923 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 12,283 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,996 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 7,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear part exhaust deteriorated

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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SJ57 RAE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ57 RAE, 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 SJ57 RAE registered?

SJ57 RAE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is SJ57 RAE safe to buy?

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