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SK09 PKU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,087 miles

Chassis and suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 May 2024 76,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 76,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 73,507 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

clutch pedal faulty

cooling fan noisy

Fail 15 Jul 2020 73,506 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

clutch pedal faulty

cooling fan noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2019 60,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi corroded and bracket burst (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer drain hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi corroded and bracket burst (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer drain hole (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,304 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 45,304 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,403 miles

1x breather hose at airbox split/leaking

Nearside Rear tyre damaged outer sidewall/wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre very low/cracked

Rear x2 shock absorber top bushes deteriating

cooling fan noisy when operating

exhaust system deteriating

Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,402 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1x breather hose at airbox split/leaking

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall/wearing edges

Nearside Rear tyre on limit/worn outer edge/cracked/cut in tread

Offside Front tyre nail in tread/wearing inner edge

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre very low/cracked

Rear x2 shock absorber top bushes deteriating

cooling fan noisy when operating

exhaust system deteriating

handbrake travel could improve

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,432 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

advise both rear tyres perished 195/50/15

advise radiator cooling fan noisey

Fail 28 May 2015 30,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

advise both rear tyres perished 195/50/15

advise radiator cooling fan noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,493 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 2,826 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 PKU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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