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SY09 MBV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,995 mi
Last recorded107,995 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 MBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,995 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately bolt missing (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front slight tear still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short abs sensor wiring (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 76,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,185 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 72,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,245 miles

o\s\r tyre cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,870 miles

near side front and near side rear wheel rims damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front and near side rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,064 miles

Feul filter corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 41,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Feul filter corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 MBV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY09 MBV, 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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SY09 MBV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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