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EK09 JYZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,314 mi
Last recorded97,314 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 JYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,314 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,885 miles

all suspension springs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 71,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

all suspension springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,865 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker top bushs (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,725 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 57,725 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,262 miles

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,262 miles

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

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 37,530 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking and close to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,032 miles

Exhaust weak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,072 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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EK09 JYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EK09 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

EK09 JYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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