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SK09 YOM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,871 mi
Last recorded42,871 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 42,871 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust front flexi pipe perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 42,871 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust front flexi pipe perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 38,705 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front exhaust front flexi pipe perishing

Front slight oil leak at gearbox

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 34,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 29,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,005 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

coolant low

corrosion on sump

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2021 29,004 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant low

corrosion on sump

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,157 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,820 miles

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

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

rear box outer splitting

Fail 8 Mar 2019 24,816 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

rear box outer splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2018 19,471 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded.rear box outer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 12,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 8,596 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 8,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 6,800 miles

Bonnet support rest missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 6,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 4,693 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 YOM 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 YOM, 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 YOM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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