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EA09 WVK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,304 mi
Last recorded51,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,304 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 48,574 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished ,starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,444 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 38,444 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,427 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 37,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 34,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 29,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 27,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,645 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 24,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,008 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 24,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,558 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 WVK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

EA09 WVK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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The MOT history for EA09 WVK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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