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EO09 GHB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,237 mi
Last recorded106,237 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,237 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 106,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 106,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,210 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 8 Aug 2022 100,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower Spring Cup on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower Spring Cup on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,536 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,119 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,638 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,316 miles

All coil springs corroded

Chips in windscreen

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe seperated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,405 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken but still adequatley supported

front exhaust clamp missing but still secure at time of test

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

sump corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken but still adequatley supported

front exhaust clamp missing but still secure at time of test

nearside front pads and disc showing signs of binding but not at time test

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

sump corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,799 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but not exposing ply or cord

offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing ply or cord

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,201 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,017 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

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 GHB 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

EO09 GHB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is EO09 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 GHB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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