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EO09 FYZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,672 mi
Last recorded88,672 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,672 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 88,668 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 83,876 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 83,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack slightly between bands of tread.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam spring seats both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 69,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,564 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 60,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,916 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to maintain the engine speed between 2500-3000 rpm (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,472 miles

Engine cuts out on idle

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 52,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine cuts out on idle

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,642 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 28,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,226 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 FYZ 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 60%.

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 FYZ, 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 EO09 FYZ registered?

EO09 FYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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