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EJ09 EZA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,361 mi
Last recorded129,361 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 129,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.467 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.27 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 748 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,388 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 125,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking leakihg (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,408 miles

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

n/s/rear bump stop loose in side coil spring

rear seat belt not check (child seat fitted)

rear silencer top skin corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 119,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached spliting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/rear bump stop loose in side coil spring

rear seat belt not check (child seat fitted)

rear silencer top skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 113,827 miles

n/s/front tyre close to limit

rear silencer top skin corroded

engin oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 98,075 miles

front bumper air deflector adrift

rear exhaust box corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from somewhere rear of engine around gear box gear selector oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop adrift and caught within coil spring

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,610 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 36,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,080 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 24,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 EZA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EZA, 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 EZA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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