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EF09 RFE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,442 mi
Last recorded41,442 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 41,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 41,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 35,625 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 35,599 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 34,089 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 34,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 30,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,433 miles

Offside Front door handle dosn't always retract

Fail 29 Oct 2020 26,433 miles

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

Offside Front door handle dosn't always retract

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 9,882 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,250 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 RFE 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 77.8%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

EF09 RFE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is EF09 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 RFE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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