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SY09 SGV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,714 mi
Last recorded96,714 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 96,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure in front of axle 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower coil spri ng mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,492 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle tubular cross member deformed (5.1.1 (a))

offside parking brake cable guide support fractured but not affecting operation

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,697 miles

Nearside Rear axle bushes splitting

Offside Rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear axle bushes splitting

Offside Rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 67,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,337 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak at gearbox area

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,687 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,885 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,153 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 SGV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SGV, 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

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What year was SY09 SGV registered?

SY09 SGV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SY09 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 SGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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