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SV09 NLM

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 NLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,243 miles

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

little reserve travel to handbrake lever

Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,612 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Different size tyres front and rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear flexi brake hose ferrells corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,612 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Different size tyres front and rear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear flexi brake hose ferrells corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,241 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 50,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured inner joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm fractured inner joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead , marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,558 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 42,557 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,386 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside and nearside rear axle outer bushes slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 39,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside and nearside rear axle outer bushes slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet stay missing

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken but supported okay

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2015 36,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet stay missing

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken but supported okay

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,625 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

backbox exhust slightly deteriated

Fail 12 Nov 2014 33,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

backbox exhust slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,381 miles

Back box corroded.

Multiple oil leaks.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,262 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 NLM is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NLM, 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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SV09 NLM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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