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EA09 FBX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,824 mi
Last recorded137,824 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,824 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 135,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 128,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,134 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 112,134 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 111,034 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,833 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2017 96,453 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner oil mist on drive shaft boot

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,986 miles

exhaust system rusty but gas tight

Fail 19 Jul 2014 49,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 32,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,290 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 FBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

EA09 FBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is EA09 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 FBX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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