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EF09 VLJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,141 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 95,124 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 May 2025 95,124 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2024 85,802 miles

Nearside parking brake cable defective

Fail 9 May 2024 85,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake cable defective

Fail 2 May 2024 85,602 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable bracket defective

Pass 29 Apr 2023 73,046 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 73,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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 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))

Pass 11 May 2022 66,679 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 62,759 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Damage to wheel arch

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,444 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 55,441 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,465 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,060 miles

Exhaust rear box in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,827 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,250 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 VLJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

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