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E23 MYA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,685 mi
Last recorded110,685 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 MYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 110,685 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing *1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Axle fractured spring seat lower area (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,316 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 95,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,755 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 89,755 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 82,635 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear parking brake cable bracket broken

Fail 18 May 2022 82,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear parking brake cable bracket broken

Pass 26 May 2021 73,164 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 73,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,799 miles

has temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2020 69,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,890 miles

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

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

offside front tyre completely void of tread on inner most edge, soon to expose canvas

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,111 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,935 miles

Advise offside rear tyre has two metal pins very close together on the inner portion of the tyre close to the edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 31,935 miles

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

Advise offside rear tyre has two metal pins very close together on the inner portion of the tyre close to the edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,635 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 25,635 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,871 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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E23 MYA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E23 MYA, 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 E23 MYA registered?

E23 MYA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is E23 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 MYA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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