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EF09 VMA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,699 mi
Last recorded90,699 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 VMA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,699 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 90,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,721 miles

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

back box corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,446 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle has surface rust

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,053 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,636 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 64,635 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,375 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,726 miles

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,811 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,008 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 VMA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VMA, 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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EF09 VMA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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