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EF09 VLW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 126,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 120,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

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 11 Aug 2018 114,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline pass.. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline pass. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 114,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and is ON LIMIT, ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,015 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)

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,780 miles

Offside door striker plate is loose

Rear exhaust box is corroded, outer skin coming away

Unable to front brake pads clearly, wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,606 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 13 Aug 2012 36,086 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 35,957 miles

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

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 VLW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

EF09 VLW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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