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EK09 TBY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,929 mi
Last recorded122,929 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 TBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,929 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 122,929 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 120,261 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective DOWN PIPE MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 114,543 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 114,542 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,586 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 102,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKEN ON BACK BOX HITTING COIL SPRING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear axle signs of corrosion

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

rear brakes require attention only just met requirements

Pass 2 Feb 2019 90,306 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 71,541 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil low.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 21,673 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 49,708 miles

advise bonnet and n/s front wing have some damage "suspect due to opening bonnet "

advise exhaust is corroding o/s rear tyre is perrishing .

advise nearside outer cv boot is leaking a little grease by.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,304 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)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2013 37,304 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,145 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 TBY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

EK09 TBY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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