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EO09 EXB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,221 mi
Last recorded74,221 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 EXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 74,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,171 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 73,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE DISCS REQUIRED (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,633 miles

Directional Indicator Stalk Activates O/S Intermittently When Selected, However Worked Well Enough At Time of Testing - May Benefit From Investigation/Adjustment

Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear (Exhaust) Material Loose Within Silencer

Fail 13 Apr 2022 68,765 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and Leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade Split at End (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear (Exhaust) Material Loose Within Silencer

Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 - 4.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 64,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 64,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged not located in bracket and exposing inner cords through damage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 54,458 miles

bonnet prop broken (bent in half)

Pass 15 May 2017 48,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 48,621 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres getting low

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

Pass 16 May 2016 43,758 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 43,758 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 38,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 32,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 32,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 26,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,994 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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EO09 EXB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO09 EXB, 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 EO09 EXB registered?

EO09 EXB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is EO09 EXB safe to buy?

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