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EJ09 BRV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,333 mi
Last recorded54,333 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 BRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in lense but not affecting beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension beam corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 51,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight lens cracked, beam pattern not affected.

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 16 May 2024 49,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 16 May 2023 46,755 miles

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

Nearside headlight lens cracked.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 16 May 2023 46,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlight lens cracked.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 May 2022 44,454 miles

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

Nearside headlight lens cracked.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 18 May 2021 41,240 miles

Clutch pedal has lot of side to side movement, biting low and stiff, futher attention required.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight bracket broken, headlight secure.

Nearside headlight lens cracked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 27 May 2020 38,575 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 35,853 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 31,973 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 31,973 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 28,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 25,542 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,683 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,429 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 22,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,398 miles

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

minor cracking to rear n/s and o/s tyre,s.

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,225 miles

all tyre wall,s cracking.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,330 miles

Slight deterioration to rear exhaust box

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 BRV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

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

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