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E26 ESL

2009 Ford Ka

Pink Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,096 mi
Last recorded75,096 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 ESL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,096 miles

Front fog lamp(s) corroded

Coolant leak stained ()

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

Exhaust mounting defective more than one (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy system deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,562 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2024 71,517 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,760 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 65,760 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,658 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,102 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 42,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,979 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

heavy rust rear exhaust

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,604 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,850 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 5,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 5,538 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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E26 ESL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E26 ESL, 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 E26 ESL registered?

E26 ESL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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