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SM09 UZD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,198 mi
Last recorded50,198 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 50,198 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 50,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 42,872 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust clamp broken

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 31 May 2019 42,872 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust clamp broken

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Fail 18 Jun 2018 35,563 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,629 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

both rear shock absorbers excessively soft

Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust syetem deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 12 Jun 2015 11,379 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust syetem deteriorated but not blowing

all tyres heavly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,682 miles

All tyres slightly perished.

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,110 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,840 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 UZD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

SM09 UZD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2009.

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