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SY09 MKK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 MKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 103,247 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsf/osf (5.3.2 (b))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf inner wing/engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 103,216 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1x missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsf/osf (5.3.2 (b))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf inner wing/engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,886 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 99,886 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded brake hose bracket broken off (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded brake hose bracket corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured rear axle corroded were coil spring sits in the axle (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,006 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 86,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,066 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 81,065 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all suspension badly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump ()

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,246 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,246 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,928 miles

o/s/f tyre splits on inner sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre splits on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,418 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 44,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 28 Feb 2013 33,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,353 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 MKK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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