2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SM09 ORX
2009 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 110,605 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 ORX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2023
- 110,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 ORX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Ka (SM09 ORX) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE ATA REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Axle fractured HOLED BETWEEN SPRING CUP AND SHOCK MOUNT (5.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable insecure MOUNT CORRODED AWAY (1.1.15 (c))”.
SM09 ORX Mileage History
- 06/06/2022106,303 mi
- 06/06/2022106,303 mi
- 26/06/2023110,605 mi+4,302 mi
Average of roughly 4,080 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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