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SV09 WVW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,879 mi
Last recorded84,879 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 WVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,879 miles

rear exhaust has minor leak

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,879 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust has minor leak

Pass 18 May 2018 68,733 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres getting worn at edges but still legal

both rear tyres perished but not exposing inner ply/cord

parking brake performance close to 16% pass efficiency

rear axle getting rusty

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2018 68,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four coil springs rusty

both front tyres getting worn at edges but still legal

both rear tyres perished but not exposing inner ply/cord

parking brake performance close to 16% pass efficiency

rear axle getting rusty

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 56,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 56,132 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,111 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 8 Apr 2015 46,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,564 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,672 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 29,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,896 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 WVW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SV09 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

SV09 WVW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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