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SL09 VMM

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,556 mi
Last recorded102,556 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 102,556 miles

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

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

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Fail 20 Oct 2023 102,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 22 Oct 2022 98,227 miles

Covers fitted

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,021 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 91,018 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle fractured rear axle excessively corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,184 miles

Covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on chassis and suspension componants

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall and tread splitting and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Both bump stops missing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 85,150 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (Shock absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Stub Axle complete frame (Corroded)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (Shock Absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 85,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Damaged/Split) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (Shock absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Stub Axle complete frame (Corroded)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (Shock Absorber) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,009 miles

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

coil springs corroded

underside corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,009 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

coil springs corroded

underside corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,561 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,875 miles

ofside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,943 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded

n/s/f brake been binding

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 VMM is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 VMM, 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 VMM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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