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SL09 RTO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,228 mi
Last recorded110,228 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 RTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,228 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 110,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 100,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,724 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 86,892 miles

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

Front brake discs scored and lipped

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Rear wiper split and smearing

Pass 16 May 2017 79,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle and both rear springs getting corroded

Transmission oil leak

both sides front strut top retainers corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 78,873 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle and both rear springs getting corroded

Transmission oil leak

both sides front strut top retainers corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 68,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,685 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,086 miles

Advise coolant leak from radiator

Advise exhaust back box

Advise exhaust camp missing

Advise o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Advise oil leak from sump

Pass 16 May 2013 46,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,432 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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SL09 RTO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTO, 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 RTO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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