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SL09 PKA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,393 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general age related underside corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2026 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general age related underside corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 1.8mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 1.9mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cable outer casings damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,825 miles

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

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

engine breather pipe split

Fail 7 Mar 2024 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine breather pipe split

Pass 10 Mar 2023 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 71,337 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer cill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

engine breather pipe split

Fail 1 Mar 2022 67,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

engine breather pipe split

Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2021 63,877 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,873 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 61,873 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,726 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not excessive

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,726 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not excessive

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,074 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

exhaust system corroded and rear clamp missing

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer dereriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,803 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,004 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,103 miles

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 15 Apr 2013 27,835 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,045 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,045 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 PKA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SL09 PKA, 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 PKA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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