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SY09 MKV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,650 mi
Last recorded92,650 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 MKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 87,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield holed and corroded

steering slightly noisy

Fail 21 Jun 2023 87,411 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam holed and heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable bracket broken off (1.1.15 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake effort not as good as expected

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield holed and corroded

steering slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,504 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 75,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,803 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 73,803 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 64,496 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment operates notch 9 to 12 (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded / weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracks in tread

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front bumper rta damaged/sharp edges/taped over

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tailgate boot lock seized.. unable to open with key

wrong key supplied

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,678 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 22 Jan 2016 27,123 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 27,123 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust system has slight leaks at front and rear joints

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

offside front brake dragging slightly

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 21,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 14,842 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 MKV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MKV, 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 MKV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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