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SO09 BYN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,841 mi
Last recorded91,841 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 BYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,841 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Front brake axle imbalance - Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Handbrake lever is reaching the minimum reserve travel; indicating that the rear brakes require inspecting and adjusting

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil leak at gearbox: possibility of seal failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previous repair carried out at coil spring seat - covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer drivers door handle deteriorated; door can still be readily opened and closed

Offside Rear 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))

both handbrake cables have been secured onto rear axle by cable ties - currently secure

Fail 19 Aug 2023 91,840 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Front brake axle imbalance - Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Handbrake lever is reaching the minimum reserve travel; indicating that the rear brakes require inspecting and adjusting

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil leak at gearbox: possibility of seal failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previous repair carried out at coil spring seat - covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer drivers door handle deteriorated; door can still be readily opened and closed

Offside Rear 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))

both handbrake cables have been secured onto rear axle by cable ties - currently secure

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,347 miles

Front bumper damaged

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 84,347 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,681 miles

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

Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2021 77,681 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner Trackrod Slight Play

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

Offside Front Inner Trackrod Slight play

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 75,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured Part of Axle where spring sits excessively Corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner Trackrod Slight Play

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

Offside Front Inner Trackrod Slight play

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both Rear Number Plate Bulbs Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 7 Aug 2019 69,206 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer washer jet not working properly

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,199 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,031 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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SO09 BYN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO09 BYN, 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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SO09 BYN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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