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EA09 FBO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,407 mi
Last recorded117,407 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 FBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 117,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear wear back box joins mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

number plate lights very faint

Fail 23 Jan 2026 117,401 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear wear back box joins mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

number plate lights very faint

Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,323 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 109,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/damage in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to rack - re-secured at test (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 103,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.7 mm advise changing now smooth on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear front to back to hoses too (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,879 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,531 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 FBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 EA09 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

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

Is EA09 FBO safe to buy?

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