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EF09 PXW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,007 mi
Last recorded40,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 40,007 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears heavily corroded at bottoms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 40,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower axle sping cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears heavily corroded at bottoms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak bleed valve damaged and leaking

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 36,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 36,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,987 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 34,964 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 32,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,965 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,008 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 19,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,910 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,853 miles

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)

both front struts top mountings deteriorating

rear exhaust section corroded & deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,523 miles

both front suspension top mounting rubbers deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2014 13,522 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front suspension top mounting rubbers deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,007 miles

nail in underinflated off side rear tyre

washers could be better

Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,862 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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 PXW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

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

Is EF09 PXW safe to buy?

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