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SL09 PGZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,346 mi
Last recorded113,346 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 PGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 113,346 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 111,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,553 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top cap corroded and splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top rubber worn slight, play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper strut top cap corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside and nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside and nearside rear handbrake cable fouling road wheels

Fail 5 Apr 2024 109,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached wishbone front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top cap corroded and splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top rubber worn slight, play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper strut top cap corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside and nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside and nearside rear handbrake cable fouling road wheels

Fail 26 Feb 2024 109,544 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear axle corroded and holed ( chalked ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front strut top metal caps under bonnet corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front outer sills showing signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

note for parking brake, only just passed at 16% and nearside rear effort a lot lower than offside, 60 - 120

Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,162 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

parking brake only just passed at 16%, nearside effort very low 60 - 120

Fail 11 Feb 2023 103,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern, bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure brake loose to floor, rivets deteriorated (1.1.15 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

oil leak on engine

parking brake only just passed at 16%, nearside effort very low 60 - 120

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 99,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 96,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 94,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,735 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,908 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2017 61,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midsection and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,271 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,399 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,511 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,448 miles

n/s/r light unit cracked.

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 PGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PGZ, 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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SL09 PGZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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