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SW09 HXG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,262 mi
Last recorded46,262 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 HXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 46,262 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 46,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 45,084 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all, shockers springs arms link bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 43,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 40,573 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 40,573 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,671 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle coroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan coroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lights slightly flash on dash when front fog lamp on

Fail 12 Oct 2021 36,671 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective system coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle coroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan coroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lights slightly flash on dash when front fog lamp on

Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,594 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 21,594 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin peeling off

front exhaust clamp broken

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,578 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both. (2.7.3)

exhaust in poor condition.

under trays fitted.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 19,578 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both. (2.7.3)

exhaust in poor condition.

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,762 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition. nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,799 miles

nearside front wiper blade is torn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,658 miles

nsr tyre perished

both front suspension top mount discs corroded

exhaust in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2014 14,658 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front suspension top mount discs corroded

exhaust in poor condition due to corrosion

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nsf/osf/nsr tyes cracked (age)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust backbox skin peeling

n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking around tread areas 195/50x15h

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,867 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracking around tread area

Fail 7 Sep 2012 10,867 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cracking around tread area

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 HXG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 SW09 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

SW09 HXG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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