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SY09 OHC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,029 mi
Last recorded55,029 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 55,029 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded & covered with underseal

Pass 18 May 2023 55,019 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components covered with underseal

Fail 11 May 2023 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components covered with underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear springs seats on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,174 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear springs seats on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,014 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel spring seats corroded (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,817 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,760 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 18,486 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,320 miles

both front brake discs are becoming pitted/corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated throughout

Fail 29 Mar 2018 18,320 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs are becoming pitted/corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated throughout

Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,812 miles

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated throughout

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 17,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 17,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,548 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 9,548 miles

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

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

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 OHC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

SY09 OHC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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