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SY09 OGC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,790 mi
Last recorded78,790 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 78,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,958 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system carroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,816 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 68,816 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,398 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,826 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 43,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 37,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,035 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,490 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,800 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 OGC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OGC, 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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What year was SY09 OGC registered?

SY09 OGC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is SY09 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 OGC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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