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EF09 PVO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,386 mi
Last recorded136,386 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 136,386 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,508 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake cable brackets broken

Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2021 115,508 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake cable brackets broken

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,233 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake cable guide brackets broken

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2020 105,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake cable guide brackets broken

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,308 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 81,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,606 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper mount plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,317 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,455 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,577 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 15,577 miles

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

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

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 PVO 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 68.8%.

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 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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

EF09 PVO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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