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CA09 ECZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,707 mi
Last recorded91,707 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 ECZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 91,707 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,928 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 83,924 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,515 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 75,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,383 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 71,377 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,624 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joint is moving up and down in carrier (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked across the letter and insecure (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play and rusted badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play and rusted badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion across the suspension and axle tube

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear and squeaking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective secure but only on one side of the mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the first join the clamp is damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mountain has sideways play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot damp

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 57,799 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure loose at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner c v boot damp

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,340 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 39,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,455 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 34,454 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,465 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,627 miles

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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CA09 ECZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CA09 ECZ, 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 CA09 ECZ registered?

CA09 ECZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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