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SP09 YCT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,512 mi
Last recorded78,512 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 74,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,583 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 71,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,185 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,141 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,625 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front flex pipe broken not leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front flex pipe broken not leaking

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

Pass 19 May 2017 55,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,512 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 53,422 miles

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

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

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

both front strut tops badly corroded

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,283 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,713 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 27,229 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YCT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

SP09 YCT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is SP09 YCT safe to buy?

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