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EA09 JYS

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,417 mi
Last recorded68,417 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 JYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,417 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi part deteriated

offside headlight slightly loose,top bracket broken not affecting aim

rear exhaust rattly inside and parts of inside of rear box are visible to be breaking up

Fail 25 Mar 2026 68,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake back plate,brake pipe union into wheel cylinder and inside of road wheel soaked in brake fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi part deteriated

offside headlight slightly loose,top bracket broken not affecting aim

rear exhaust rattly inside and parts of inside of rear box are visible to be breaking up

Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,614 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rattly inside

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,908 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 34,667 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 34,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 35,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 33,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 30,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,194 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,380 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 29,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,638 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 JYS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

EA09 JYS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is EA09 JYS safe to buy?

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