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SK09 OXL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,425 mi
Last recorded75,425 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 75,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 70,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,501 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 65,501 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil does not appear to have much damping effect. (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall is cracking and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels subframes and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,589 miles

advise front brake discs scored

Fail 7 Apr 2016 42,589 miles

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

advise front brake discs scored

Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,685 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 22,685 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 19,235 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 19,235 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,419 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 12,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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 OXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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