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SL09 KGY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 KGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 112,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 112,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 102,922 miles

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

Front Shock absorber top mounts excessively corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 102,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Been driven on whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber top mounts excessively corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,439 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber top mounts excessively corroded

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level above maximum on dipstick

Fail 2 Aug 2021 100,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet stay missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber top mounts excessively corroded

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil level above maximum on dipstick

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring rusty

Offside Front coil spring rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,203 miles

exhaust rubbers soft

Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubbers soft

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,602 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,970 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 27,045 miles

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

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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SL09 KGY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SL09 KGY, 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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What year was SL09 KGY registered?

SL09 KGY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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