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EK09 SYH

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,888 mi
Last recorded39,888 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,888 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 39,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure accident damage to osf (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose mounting broken

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,359 miles

Offside Headlamp loose not insecure

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 13,111 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 both front tyres on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 8,397 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 3,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 3,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 3,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 3,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 3,745 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 3,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 3,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 3,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 2,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 2,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 1,845 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 SYH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SYH, 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

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What year was EK09 SYH registered?

EK09 SYH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is EK09 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 SYH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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