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SP09 WYH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 WYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,525 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 86,525 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 80,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Chassis Under Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,035 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 76,466 miles

Surface corrosion on all braking and suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sign of mouse activity in boot

Fail 25 Mar 2020 51,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush and case extremely corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush and case extremely corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Sign of mouse activity in boot

Engine oil below minimum, topped up 1lt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,276 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 47,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tailgate insecure outer lock fault (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Excretum covered (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,717 miles

Alternator warning light flickering during emission test.

Coolant leak Offside lower corner of radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded and small hole (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak Oil sump pourus ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 34,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,580 miles

Rear silencer corroded/skins separating

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 3,298 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 WYH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYH, 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 WYH registered?

SP09 WYH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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