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SW09 HYS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,726 mi
Last recorded84,726 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,726 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 84,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame 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 Apr 2024 84,171 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 78,543 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam Axle Particularly At Spring Cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 73,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 64,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering shaft slightly noisey rocked

Pass 23 May 2019 59,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen before flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre perished but no cords showing

Rear boot could not be opened

Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre perished but no cords showing

Rear boot could not be opened

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,834 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 43,190 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,123 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,332 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 30,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,436 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 11 Jun 2012 16,899 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 16,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HYS 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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

SW09 HYS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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