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EF09 BKA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,964 mi
Last recorded44,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 BKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,964 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2025 43,439 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box is very rusty.

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 43,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box is very rusty.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 42,262 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose The rear exhaust box is corroding. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,029 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,526 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,102 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 BKA 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 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 BKA, 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 EF09 BKA registered?

EF09 BKA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is EF09 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 BKA 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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