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SL09 TNJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,760 mi
Last recorded90,760 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 90,760 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,499 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 83,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,681 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 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 3 Feb 2023 73,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,973 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 69,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil breather pipe split

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,289 miles

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

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

offside parking brake efficiency low

Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

offside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,070 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Near side and off side hand brake cables outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 53,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Near side and off side hand brake cables outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 48,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 48,765 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,315 miles

Exhaust backbox peeling due to corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top bolts rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 43,315 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust backbox peeling due to corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top bolts rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both side fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded and top skin peelling off

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,741 miles

coil spring corroded both side front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Pass 28 May 2015 30,697 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper blade one side split

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion and top skin coming off

Pass 31 May 2014 26,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,948 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,130 miles

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

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 TNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNJ, 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 TNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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