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EF09 BBO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,900 mi
Last recorded71,900 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 BBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,841 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 59,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 53,760 miles

Exhaust box outer cover is corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s transmission output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 47,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s transmission output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,590 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,796 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Fail 14 Mar 2017 30,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,528 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,082 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,450 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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EF09 BBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 EF09 BBO, 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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EF09 BBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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