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EJ09 EWB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 EWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Fail 8 Feb 2024 95,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint has slight blow

scrapping noise heard from both offside front and rear brakes when tested on roller brake test

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,903 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in link arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake performance 18% close to minimum requirement 16%.advise attention

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,164 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 89,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe small split / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,228 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,523 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,413 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 70,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 48,850 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,761 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 28,745 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,310 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 EWB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ09 EWB, 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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EJ09 EWB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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