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ST09 PXP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,232 mi
Last recorded81,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 PXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 81,232 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle fractured axle holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front shockers corroded

Front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

coolant level low

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,579 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 79,578 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 79,217 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,042 miles

front discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,305 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced top bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced top bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,785 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,868 miles

outer skin coming off exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,572 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,572 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,246 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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ST09 PXP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST09 PXP, 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 ST09 PXP registered?

ST09 PXP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is ST09 PXP safe to buy?

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