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EK09 KME

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 KME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,751 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 84,269 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear suspension bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,900 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,938 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,342 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 72,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,783 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,574 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 59,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,438 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,728 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EK09 KME is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK09 KME?

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What year was EK09 KME registered?

EK09 KME is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is EK09 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 KME shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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