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EA09 BFN

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,698 mi
Last recorded36,698 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 BFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 36,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 36,237 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion building up around lips of discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and broken. clamp for front of exhaust missing and flexi section broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing of shock starting to corrode. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing of shock starting to corrode. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mountings on rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 34,575 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 34,575 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger rubber deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,947 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broken, rear rubber hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 31,946 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broken, rear rubber hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,846 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp corroded through but system still secure

Rear registration plate close to excessively deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,554 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear exhaust clamps very corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,524 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,153 miles

Exhaust backbox corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2016 22,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,060 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,407 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,122 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 BFN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA09 BFN, 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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EA09 BFN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is EA09 BFN safe to buy?

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