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SL09 SFC

2016 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,109 mi
Last recorded131,109 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 SFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 111,315 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 104,734 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,950 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 108,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,093 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 60,093 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,157 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 92,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear three nails in tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,680 miles

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 59,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,592 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 SFC is a 2016 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 30,048 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 SFC, 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 10 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL09 SFC registered?

SL09 SFC is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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