MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SY09 MKV?
You can check the full history of SY09 MKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SY09 MKV registered?
SY09 MKV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2009.
Is SY09 MKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY09 MKV shows 18 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.
Does SY09 MKV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY09 MKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.