CarVerify

Free Car Check

EL04 MRO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,508 mi
Last recorded86,508 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 MRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 86,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing

Fail 15 Nov 2023 77,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,027 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 73,026 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 72,704 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around coil spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

low effort on o/s parking brake

slight blow from exhaust front section

Pass 30 Oct 2021 67,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to emit white light, recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 65,835 miles

Emissions not tested lambda excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,301 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 41,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,814 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,182 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust back box poor

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,270 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 10,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EL04 MRO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EL04 MRO, 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 EL04 MRO?

You can check the full history of EL04 MRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EL04 MRO registered?

EL04 MRO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is EL04 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL04 MRO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL04 MRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EL04 MRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.