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EJ09 EWX

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,028 mi
Last recorded152,028 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 EWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,028 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 152,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,828 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 122,662 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp has been damaged .has been secured and aligned

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 122,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlight broken on secure clips (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,847 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,978 miles

KNOCK FROM REAR SPRING BOUNCE RUBBER ADRIFT {UNABLE TO REMOVE]

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,103 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,566 miles

All tyre valve deteriorated

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))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded/clamp corroded through missing

Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded/clamp corroded through missing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,187 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,459 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,962 miles

o/s/f tyre wall perished

rear exhaust rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 14 Jun 2013 22,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,291 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,286 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 EWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

EJ09 EWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is EJ09 EWX safe to buy?

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