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EF09 FPJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 FPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 103,932 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 103,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 100,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill damaged / dented

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 100,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill damaged / dented

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,837 miles

nearside front outer sill damaged/dented

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake appears to require attention

Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front outer sill damaged/dented

nearside rear brake appears to require attention

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,071 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 63,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 47,978 miles

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

deterioration in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 15 May 2015 47,933 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

deterioration in rear exhaust silencer

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 May 2014 39,258 miles

both front suspension wishbones inner rear bushes in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear lamp in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2014 39,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front suspension wishbones inner rear bushes in very poor condition

nearside rear & offside front tyres worn low

offside rear lamp in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2013 33,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 26,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FPJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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