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SM09 AXX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,464 mi
Last recorded96,464 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 AXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 96,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 96,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction injector 4 circuit code recorded (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,490 miles

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

Oil sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 95,489 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

sump and oil filter corroded but no leaks at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,461 miles

Front Windscreen has a mark on it, not to excess.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play from ball joint and boot is also deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing, not to excess. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,920 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 78,919 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,593 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,026 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 32,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,682 miles

Exhaust system corroded and back box outer skin spit bot not blowing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 24,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust system corroded and back box outer skin spit bot not blowing

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)

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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SM09 AXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM09 AXX, 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 SM09 AXX registered?

SM09 AXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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