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EF09 PYZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,385 mi
Last recorded81,385 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 PYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,333 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 71,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Catalytic convertor bracket broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Arm fixing bolt bent/distorted, arm still secure and no excessive play

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

Offside Front Subframe bolt bent/distorted, still secure and no excessive play

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 110,854 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 110,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 65,838 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 65,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,190 miles

front tyres starting to perish and crack and worn close to limit

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,206 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,159 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated outer skin seperating with minor leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,497 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 7 Jul 2012 17,899 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 PYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

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

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