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EJ09 VDN

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 VDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,083 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 43,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion starting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion starting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at both bottom road spring holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,003 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,561 miles

Front tyres splitting around tread

Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 29,715 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 26,776 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 26,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 21,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2013 17,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front and nearside rear tyres cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak nearside driveshaft aera

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seatbelt buckles are both left handed

high differance in rear brake performace

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,737 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 VDN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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