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V16 SYL

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,229 mi
Last recorded7,229 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 SYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 7,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 7,082 miles

Central Rear Rear Back Axle Corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 6,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 6,966 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 6,107 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 6,106 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 5,875 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 5,705 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 5,705 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 5,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 5,161 miles

General corrosion to suspension and exhaust components

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Slight drag on rotation of wheel

Play in strut tops when in raised position, suspect normal for vehicle

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroding/worn/scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 4,724 miles

Front strut tops have excessive play in the raised position

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 4,724 miles

Front strut tops have excessive play in the raised position

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 4,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 3,859 miles

both front wiper blades are starting to split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 3,299 miles

rear exhaust cororded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 2,793 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 2,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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V16 SYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V16 SYL, 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 V16 SYL registered?

V16 SYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is V16 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 SYL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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