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EO09 FYW

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,082 mi
Last recorded79,082 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 FYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 79,082 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 79,082 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 78,357 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 May 2024 77,056 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 77,056 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder & of mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 75,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 74,949 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 74,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 72,240 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 72,240 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 69,107 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 69,104 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 65,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining clamp corroded and broken, rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 65,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining clamp corroded and broken, rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 60,958 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension ball joint cover perishing.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,646 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

rear exhaust clamp rotton

slight sidewall damage inner and outer n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,646 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriated

rear exhaust clamp rotton

slight sidewall damage inner and outer n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,668 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,868 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 44,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,185 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 FYW is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

EO09 FYW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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