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SP09 NYW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,715 mi
Last recorded93,715 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 NYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2020 80,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise exhaust clamp front

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,988 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,528 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has very slight play

Recommend wheel alignment be checked

Fail 28 Feb 2018 68,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has very slight play

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

Recommend wheel alignment be checked

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,245 miles

Engine sump has excessive oil leak !

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,241 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine sump has excessive oil leak !

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,604 miles

Engine sump porous and leaking oil !

Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexi joint broken through ! (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Engine sump porous and leaking oil !

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,167 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion at front exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,949 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s windscreen wiper torn but clear screen ok

Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s windscreen wiper torn but clear screen ok

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,846 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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SP09 NYW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP09 NYW, 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 SP09 NYW registered?

SP09 NYW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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