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SY09 BVE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,289 mi
Last recorded76,289 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 BVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2017 69,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 65,604 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,489 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,483 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 51,759 miles

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

offside inner steering joint slight play

Fail 1 May 2014 51,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside inner steering joint slight play

Pass 2 May 2013 43,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,474 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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SY09 BVE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY09 BVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY09 BVE registered?

SY09 BVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is SY09 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 BVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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