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SP09 WKV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 WKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 98,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 96,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 96,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,854 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 81,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation and water inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear slight dragging

cat mounting at engine broken

rear silencer loose inside

Fail 6 Feb 2018 42,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation and water inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear slight dragging

Oil leak from sump

cat mounting at engine broken

rear silencer loose inside

Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,784 miles

Front wipers

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,256 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 35,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 30,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,899 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,636 miles

offside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,965 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 WKV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

SP09 WKV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SP09 WKV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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