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EK09 KNJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,320 mi
Last recorded40,320 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,019 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,495 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both. top mount bearing and upper attachments corroded covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 39,495 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both. top mount bearing and upper attachments corroded covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both coated with grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,097 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front both sides top mounts corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,378 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,099 miles

exhaust rear rusting

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,345 miles

exhaust rear rusted slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,845 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,997 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 KNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

EK09 KNJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2009.

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The MOT history for EK09 KNJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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