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SO09 FHC

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,479 mi
Last recorded83,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 FHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,170 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

sub frame support brackets corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 78,124 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexi is loose at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front both front coil spring are corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,924 miles

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 73,924 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,911 miles

exhaust frt flexi deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2020 68,910 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust frt flexi deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,291 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 62,233 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,394 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 56,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,083 miles

engine breather burst

travel h/ brake

Fail 1 Mar 2018 50,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both[non aero] (8.2.2)

engine breather burst

travel h/ brake

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both breather hoses split allowing fumes into cabin area

Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn / smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both breather hoses split allowing fumes into cabin area

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,307 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 33,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,993 miles

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

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 FHC is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FHC, 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 FHC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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