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SM09 OEK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

146,001 mi
Last recorded146,001 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 146,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 86,416 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 86,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,884 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 77,884 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lack of oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake caliper locking devise missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,382 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 71,382 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lack of oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,411 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 64,411 miles

Emissions not tested lack of oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 58,296 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 58,296 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

no oil in engine

Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

oil below min

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 48,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,780 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,819 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 32,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 28,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW ON ENGINE DIPSTICK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,543 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS ALL AROUND INNER AND OUTTER WALLS

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS ALL AROUND INNER AND OUTTER TREAD

Fail 27 Jun 2014 23,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS ALL AROUND INNER AND OUTTER WALLS

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS ALL AROUND INNER AND OUTTER TREAD

Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,950 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,892 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 OEK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

SM09 OEK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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