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EK09 YWY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,809 mi
Last recorded47,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 45,774 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 45,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,933 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 42,376 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 39,750 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2019 39,208 miles

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 32,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,340 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 26,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2014 18,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet stay missing.

Pass 2 May 2013 16,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,058 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 YWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

EK09 YWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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The MOT history for EK09 YWY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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