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SY09 VGK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 96,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 90,026 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing edges

Rear both rear tyres slight pershing cracks

Pass 26 Jun 2020 87,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge slight pershing cracks

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

coirrosion evident underside

Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

coirrosion evident underside

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,461 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear corrosion evident axle beam

corrosion evident underside

Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear corrosion evident axle beam

corrosion evident underside

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 54,303 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,133 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 VGK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

SY09 VGK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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