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SK09 OXJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,834 mi
Last recorded83,834 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 OXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,834 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 83,833 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 79,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,102 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 77,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,753 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 60,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine oil sump corroded

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2020 57,087 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 57,083 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,718 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking.[tyre tread approx 3mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking.[tyre tread approx 3mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake imbalance

Fail 29 Mar 2019 47,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking.[tyre tread approx 3mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking.[tyre tread approx 3mm] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 36,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,846 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 29,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,831 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 11,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,466 miles

both rear coil springs corroded on lower coil

exhaust rear box corroded around drain hole

some splitting and perishing on all tyres

Fail 11 Apr 2013 9,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded on lower coil

exhaust rear box corroded around drain hole

some splitting and perishing on all tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,486 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 OXJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

SK09 OXJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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