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SL09 RVW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 116,535 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 116,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 111,739 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 107,416 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 107,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,205 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper catching on passenger wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 105,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper catching on passenger wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 83,665 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting / rear box in poor cond / n/s/r tyre 3mm / rear box clamp missing

rear flexi hoses corroding x slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2019 83,665 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle with an unsafe modification spring mounts corroded x holed (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both handbrake cables in poor cond x splitting [adv replace ]

front wishbone bushes splitting / rear box in poor cond / n/s/r tyre 3mm / rear box clamp missing

rear flexi hoses corroding x slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,395 miles

corrosion on exhaust x rear box clamp missing / n/s/f tyre 3mm / corrosion on rear springs x spring cups

rear axle corroding bad / rear flexi hose ferrulles corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion on exhaust x rear box clamp missing / n/s/f tyre 3mm / corrosion on rear springs x spring cups

corrosion on front brake discs

rear axle corroding bad / rear flexi hose ferrulles corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,378 miles

rear box corroding / rear springs corroding / slight oil leak / corrosion on front discs /wheel covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,042 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 58,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,521 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 44,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,665 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,633 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate is damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2013 26,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate is damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2012 17,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,830 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 RVW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for SL09 RVW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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