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EK09 SRO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,961 mi
Last recorded25,961 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 25,961 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 25,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 25,919 miles

Nearside Front ball joint cover perished

Pass 5 Apr 2024 24,454 miles

Nearside Front ball joint cover perished

Pass 5 Apr 2023 23,729 miles

Nearside Front ball joint cover perished

Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,048 miles

Nearside Front ball joint cover perished

Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,556 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint cover worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 22,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint cover perished

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint cover perished

Fail 2 Apr 2019 21,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint cover perished

Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,620 miles

Nearside Front ball joint cover slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,528 miles

Nearside Front ball joint cover perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,795 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,537 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,941 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 SRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO?

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What year was EK09 SRO registered?

EK09 SRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2009.

Is EK09 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 SRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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