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SY09 MFP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,394 mi
Last recorded45,394 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 MFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 45,394 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 44,536 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Rear axle corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2023 44,507 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,282 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle beam corroding at spring mountings

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,328 miles

Rear axle beam corroding at spring mountings

Pass 14 Feb 2020 41,641 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded off missing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,630 miles

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

rear axle slightly corroded at spring mountings

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,678 miles

n/sr tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,648 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,020 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 36,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/sr shocker corroded and slight dampness

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,729 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer cover loose

Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,079 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 MFP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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