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EK09 ARZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 ARZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,412 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,412 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 93,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,946 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 89,207 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Leaking fluid (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,219 miles

NSF tyre has minor sidewall damage.

NSF wiper split but still clearing screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box corroded, outer skin peeling away.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,509 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 33,509 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EK09 ARZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EK09 ARZ, 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 EK09 ARZ registered?

EK09 ARZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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