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EK09 SNU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 103,596 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 103,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 102,530 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 102,530 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,430 miles

Clutch pedal broken at pivot

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 101,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal broken at pivot

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted not located in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 93,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 83,670 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak & upper bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & loose at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge 195/50*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 68,744 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,100 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 45,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SNU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

EK09 SNU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is EK09 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 SNU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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