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EL09 AUS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,155 mi
Last recorded91,155 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL09 AUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,155 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat backrest cannot fold - pull lever missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 91,154 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat backrest cannot fold - pull lever missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,212 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,976 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 61,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,450 miles

exhaust rear box is deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,707 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,139 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 399,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 399,999 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 11,728 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 11,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,326 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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EL09 AUS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 EL09 AUS, 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 EL09 AUS registered?

EL09 AUS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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