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SV09 WSL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 112,818 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 112,818 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 112,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Mounting bolt not secured (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lights not working

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount damaged but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad retaining pin has incorrect clip

Offside Rear Brake system has been modified, no flexi hose fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,520 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively & N/S/R Binding (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,520 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively & N/S/R Binding (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2021 102,986 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 102,957 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 102,419 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 93,315 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,649 miles

Clutch pedal insecure

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

Front pipe mounting bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle corroded

Rear bump stops broken

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,452 miles

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle corroded

Slight bind on front brakes

Clutch pedal insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle corroded

Slight bind on front brakes

Clutch pedal insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,724 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 31 Oct 2015 62,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,819 miles

rear silencer box outer cover corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 52,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear silencer box outer cover corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,552 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 42,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,211 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 32,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 27,866 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 27,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 WSL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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