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EF58 EOB

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,964 mi
Last recorded101,964 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 EOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 101,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 101,964 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,283 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 99,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Driver's seat insecure runner not locking (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,726 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Toys /camera

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation inside lens / Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 94,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Toys /camera

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation inside lens / Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,099 miles

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

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

handbrake cable support broken n/s/r

rear axle corroded

rear suspension bump stops damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,099 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cable support broken n/s/r

rear axle corroded

rear suspension bump stops damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,780 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 84,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

wiper blades worn advise replacement

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,907 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,918 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Rear exhaust box corroded & outer casing incomplete.

Slight dampness around N/S/F inner driveshaft boot.

Surface corrosion to both front coil springs.

Suspect slight noise from engine when cold.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 52,918 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded & outer casing incomplete.

Slight dampness around N/S/F inner driveshaft boot.

Surface corrosion to both front coil springs.

Suspect slight noise from engine when cold.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,892 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

rear exhaust box outer covering adrift

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,892 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

rear exhaust box outer covering adrift

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,043 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brake pads approx. 75% worn.

N/S/R tyre worn too ware bands & absolute legal limit (195/45x16).

O/S/R tyre worn close to ware bands.

Rear exhaust box corroded - soon need replacing.

Slight corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,805 miles

N/S/R tyre just starting to get close to wear bands (195/45x16).

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 28,805 miles

N/S/R tyre just starting to get close to wear bands (195/45x16).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

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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EF58 EOB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EF58 EOB, 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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EF58 EOB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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