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SM09 CCX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 66,052 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2025 60,476 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 60,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,688 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges - 3mm in places and cracking in the treads - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges - 3mm in places and cracking in the treads - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle - has a small hole on the spring seat cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle - corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 54,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges - 3mm in places and cracking in the treads - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges - 3mm in places and cracking in the treads - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle - has a small hole on the spring seat cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle - corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle undersealed

rear springs undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2023 47,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount corroded to excess (spring mount is part of the rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount corroded to excess (spring mount is part of the rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head lamp fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

front exhaust flexi and rear box have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,587 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 44,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,070 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 38,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,558 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 26,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,548 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,505 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,500 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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SM09 CCX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 SM09 CCX, 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 CCX registered?

SM09 CCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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