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EA09 BFE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,197 mi
Last recorded37,197 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 BFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,197 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 37,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,606 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 34,606 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,790 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,269 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,977 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2016 30,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2015 29,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,090 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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EA09 BFE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA09 BFE, 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 EA09 BFE registered?

EA09 BFE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is EA09 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 BFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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