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SK09 NPE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,067 mi
Last recorded103,067 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 NPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 103,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective also wheel ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,706 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,821 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 89,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,109 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 79,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory offside front disc and pads very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits full exhaust corroded causing multiple small leaks (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,266 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear shock absorber top bush worn

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,505 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 57,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,011 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 51,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,310 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,131 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,903 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 NPE 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 65%.

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 SK09 NPE, 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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SK09 NPE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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