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SW09 AXX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 AXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 113,118 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured fractured due to exessive corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured fractured due to exessive corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 108,904 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 106,749 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 106,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 58,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,083 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,083 miles

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

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

Oil leak

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE HAS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SMALL BITS OF STEEL STICKING OUT OF TREAD

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,653 miles

Front wipers slightly torn

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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SW09 AXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW09 AXX, 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 SW09 AXX registered?

SW09 AXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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