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EK09 STX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 STX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,124 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 133,124 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,430 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriated - minor leak

front suspension arm main mounting bushes slightly deteriated

front/ rear coil springs corroded

nearside front brake pads starting to wear low

rear suspension beam/anti roll bar surface corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 107,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 94,794 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 94,794 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 76,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,724 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 66,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade is split (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 52,792 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 46,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,224 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 33,609 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 33,609 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 26,326 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 STX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

EK09 STX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2009.

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