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SY09 UOT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,375 mi
Last recorded52,375 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 52,375 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 39,634 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 30,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 2,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 2,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 2,277 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 2,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 2,207 miles

all 4 tyres cracked/split sidewalls advise replacing all 4

Pass 27 Mar 2015 2,171 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 2,171 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 2,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 1,904 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 1,614 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 UOT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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