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EF09 BEU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,540 mi
Last recorded84,540 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 84,540 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,081 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 83,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,320 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,569 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,848 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,214 miles

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 29 May 2014 45,061 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

rear exhaust box badly coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,673 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 BEU 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 93.8%.

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 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 BEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF09 BEU?

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What year was EF09 BEU registered?

EF09 BEU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is EF09 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 BEU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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