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EO09 HXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,983 mi
Last recorded136,983 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 HXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 136,983 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck damaged - repaired with mastick

Offside Rear inner wheel arch trim damaged

Oil leak around filter area

Oil level below minimum

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

Rear beam axle corroding

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF + OSF headlamp lens ON THE LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck damaged - repaired with mastick

Offside Rear inner wheel arch trim damaged

Oil leak around filter area

Oil level below minimum

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

Rear beam axle corroding

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2024 132,349 miles

nearside & offside front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,312 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust clamp broken / corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear corrosion to rear axle

no bonnet prop

Fail 28 Sep 2023 123,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust clamp broken / corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear corrosion to rear axle

no bonnet prop

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front are in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear lamp broken but not adversely affecting light output

clutch fluid low

coolant level low

engine oil level was low

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,370 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,740 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating , front securing clamp deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

nearside rear lamp repaired with tape

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating with small leak

Fail 16 Oct 2020 100,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating , front securing clamp deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

nearside rear lamp repaired with tape

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating with small leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,495 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,250 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 86,250 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,792 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,792 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,813 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,951 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 21,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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 HXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey 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 HXZ, 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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EO09 HXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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