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SV09 ENJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 ENJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 67,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,739 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,427 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shocker casing corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper torn

Fail 14 Jul 2022 53,422 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/f brake hose broken and leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose split (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shocker casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,969 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump is weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 47,355 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,084 miles

Exhaust corroded

O/s & n/s front shocks corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,081 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cant be opened (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust corroded

O/s & n/s front shocks corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,387 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust front pipe clamp missing

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,849 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp missing

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe clamp missing

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,836 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing within treads

Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,940 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 23,923 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,898 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,917 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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SV09 ENJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SV09 ENJ, 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 SV09 ENJ registered?

SV09 ENJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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