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SK09 HRU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,149 mi
Last recorded44,149 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 HRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 44,149 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,481 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 42,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,677 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,828 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 40,825 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,173 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,301 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,028 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,742 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 22,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,707 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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SK09 HRU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SK09 HRU, 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 SK09 HRU registered?

SK09 HRU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SK09 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 HRU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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