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SY09 YOV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,439 mi
Last recorded75,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,439 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Engine oily

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 75,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure Front to middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Engine oily

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

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil just above the minimum

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FLEXYS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 72,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened STRUT TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached STRUT TOP MOUNTING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FLEXYS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,336 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside rear / Offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear brakes may benefit from some attention

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,531 miles

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

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

Exhaust hanger in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy , clamp missing exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,422 miles

Exhaust clamps missing exhaust still secure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight exhaust blow at front flexy joint but not excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp bracket loose/corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,929 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,207 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,361 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,439 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,198 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,197 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 YOV 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 YOV, 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 YOV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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