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EJ09 AEW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 AEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 90,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern just visable advise clean or replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern just visable advise change or replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing from flexi pipe

Pass 31 Jul 2025 79,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroding away

Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,203 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak & Second Skin Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,158 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Front TYRE 3.7MM

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 3.00MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.1MM

Fail 8 Aug 2023 64,158 miles

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

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

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Front TYRE 3.7MM

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 3.00MM

Offside Rear TYRE 3.1MM

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,627 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.7MM

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

Offside Rear TYRE 2.6MM

Fail 25 Aug 2022 56,627 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.7MM

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

Offside Rear TYRE 2.6MM

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 50,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 30,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,905 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 17,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,991 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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EJ09 AEW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ09 AEW, 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 EJ09 AEW registered?

EJ09 AEW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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