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SL09 VKT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,214 mi
Last recorded54,214 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 54,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 28,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 25,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 22,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,974 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 20,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020
Pass 1 Feb 2019 19,853 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 18,767 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 18,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 17,666 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/perrished inner and outer walls

Fail 31 Jan 2017 17,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/perrished inner and outer walls

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 16,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 15,776 miles

Exhaust retaining clamps missing

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 15,775 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust retaining clamps missing

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre has cracking on sidewall and in tread pattern

Pass 5 Feb 2014 15,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,692 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,341 miles

Exhaust back box is deteriorated

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

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 VKT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL09 VKT registered?

SL09 VKT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is SL09 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 VKT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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