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SM09 FFR

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 82,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 78,499 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle/coil spring lower cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup and shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/coil spring lower cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Chassis leg/body corroded.

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

Rear Rear axle/spring cups corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 67,849 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Chassis leg/body corroded.

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

Rear Rear axle/spring cups corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 64,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,386 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 62,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,583 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 60,581 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,567 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 54,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,291 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 48,291 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,954 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 42,910 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,755 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,264 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,751 miles

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,009 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

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 FFR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

SM09 FFR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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