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SM09 OTH

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,492 mi
Last recorded65,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,492 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

exhaust fouling chassis

sump corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 65,491 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

exhaust fouling chassis

sump corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,533 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 60,533 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 55,836 miles

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

Offside Rear park effort low

Fail 8 Jul 2024 55,813 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,029 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play n.s.f top mount

Fail 11 Jul 2023 51,994 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play n.s.f top mount

Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,791 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 45,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake insecure backing plate nut missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 45,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported @ rear flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported @ rear flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2020 43,849 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported @ rear flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported @ rear flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,130 miles

axel heavily underseald

Fail 22 Jun 2019

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2019 42,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,198 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,198 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,018 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and mounts starting to deteriorate (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,290 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,591 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,056 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 OTH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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