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SL09 RWK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 RWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,356 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 69,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened where coil spring is seated (rear beam axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,428 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,038 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WHERE REAR SPRINGS ARE SEATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,442 miles

Advise rear exhaust rusty and blowing

Rear Advise exhaust clamp broken

Fail 3 Oct 2017 49,442 miles

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

Advise rear exhaust rusty and blowing

Rear Advise exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,993 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 42,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,711 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 38,711 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,231 miles

Back box outer skin rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 25,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Back box outer skin rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 21,795 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,830 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 RWK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RWK, 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 RWK registered?

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

Is SL09 RWK safe to buy?

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