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SY09 YYK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,135 mi
Last recorded123,135 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,135 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 123,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,690 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,781 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 93,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,498 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,495 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear wheel stiff to rotate by hand. Unable to fully assess wheel bearing condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,138 miles

Both front wiper blades torn at ends, but clearing majority of windscreen

Flexible section of exhaust system separated from centre exhaust pipe, resulting in minor leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,138 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front wiper blades torn at ends, but clearing majority of windscreen

Flexible section of exhaust system separated from centre exhaust pipe, resulting in minor leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,475 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,475 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2013 31,397 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 21,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YYK 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYK, 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 YYK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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