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SK09 PYY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,699 mi
Last recorded108,699 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 PYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,423 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 104,423 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 99,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,982 miles

Front Coil spring corroded springs are very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front strut top mount looks rotten underneath

clutch pedal rubber is missing

coolant on min

oil on min

Fail 13 Nov 2021 90,981 miles

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

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

Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components rear beam axle fouls on the rear exhaust silencer, on full travel (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded springs are very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front strut top mount looks rotten underneath

clutch pedal rubber is missing

coolant on min

oil on min

Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,394 miles

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

osr parking brake cable guide bracket is broken, nsr is also broken but is held up by cable tie

Pass 30 May 2019 82,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rotten through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

osr parking brake cable guide bracket is broken, nsr is also broken but is held up by cable tie

Pass 26 May 2018 81,956 miles

Offside Front cv boot has some grease leaking from one clip. but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front tyre - rubber very cracked/perished

Rear both tyres - rubber starting to perish

clutch pedal rubber missing

newly fitted exhaust can hit the body slightly when going over bumps

Pass 31 May 2017 81,088 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop off mount

Nearside outer sill excessive damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bump stop off mount

surface corrosion to rear suspension components and beam

Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop off mount

Nearside outer sill excessive damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear bump stop off mount

surface corrosion to rear suspension components and beam

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold very slight chuff. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 73,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold very slight chuff. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from sump ( sump slighty corroded )

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,548 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PYY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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