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SY09 XFD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 XFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 66,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S+O/S ()

Pass 11 Jan 2025 64,762 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 63,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,345 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

retaining clips missing from both rear flexible brake hoses between axle and body

Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,831 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 57,829 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush deteriorated and splitting from pin (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush deteriorated and splitting from pin (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded around spring cups and shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 55,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush deteriorated and splitting from pin (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush deteriorated and splitting from pin (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded around spring cups and shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,817 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,621 miles

Offside Rear slight drag on wheel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,310 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 XFD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

SY09 XFD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is SY09 XFD safe to buy?

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