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EJ09 OYS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,280 mi
Last recorded108,280 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 OYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 108,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,655 miles

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 21 Aug 2024 103,953 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured where spring sit (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,968 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,324 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 91,324 miles

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 24 Aug 2021 85,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 85,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,046 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,046 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 79,422 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,411 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 69,827 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 69,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,351 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,655 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 OYS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYS, 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 OYS registered?

EJ09 OYS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is EJ09 OYS safe to buy?

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