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SM09 EAK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EAK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,119 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,119 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,407 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,715 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,534 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 66,688 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,016 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Pan Corroded And Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,013 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake valve leaking N/s/r Wheel Cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame likely to fail Rear Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Pan Corroded And Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 54,166 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 48,558 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 42,161 miles

Front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 7 May 2015 42,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorated.

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 14 May 2014 36,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 36,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 29,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 29,468 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from filter

Pass 3 May 2012 24,032 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2012 24,032 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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 EAK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EAK, 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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SM09 EAK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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