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SK09 OWP

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,070 mi
Last recorded113,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 113,070 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section on the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Cylinder has burst (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Engine thermostat ()

Pass 4 Jun 2024 101,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 101,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 96,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has a lot of general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2022 93,207 miles

Lower underbody slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2021 85,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 85,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 79,228 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ARMS (PART OF AXLE) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre at 2.6mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre at 2.8mm

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,851 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 49,851 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,005 miles

exhaust outerskin corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust outerskin corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,944 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,762 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 OWP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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