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SV09 WBT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,330 mi
Last recorded118,330 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 WBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 118,330 miles

both front radiator supports holed.........

Fail 26 Jun 2026 118,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front radiator supports holed.........

Pass 25 Jun 2025 112,516 miles

RADIATOR SUPPORT LEGS CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 25 Jun 2025 112,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts BRAKE WEAR SENSOR SNAPPED (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

RADIATOR SUPPORT LEGS CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,142 miles

front sub frame steady bars holed and corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 104,142 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

front sub frame steady bars holed and corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 103,617 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 103,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 98,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,962 miles

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

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 5 May 2020 87,616 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 87,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 78,409 miles

nearside front wheel damaged

rear axle corroded arond spring cup area

Fail 16 May 2019 78,409 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system weak/corroded

nearside front wheel damaged

rear axle corroded arond spring cup area

Pass 10 May 2018 65,973 miles

front flexi part exhaust slight damaged

Fail 10 May 2018 65,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front flexi part exhaust slight damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 51,421 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,209 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 30,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,376 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 WBT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

SV09 WBT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SV09 WBT safe to buy?

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