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EO09 JHK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,680 mi
Last recorded51,680 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,680 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Under body and component corroded but not weakened.

Rear exhaust rear back box corroded but not weakened.

Fail 21 Jan 2026 51,680 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Under body and component corroded but not weakened.

Rear exhaust rear back box corroded but not weakened.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 49,349 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder within driver's view of the road area ()

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 45,014 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 45,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected Brake fluid leaking (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,447 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2023 40,447 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,596 miles

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

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole exhaust system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 32,074 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 24,788 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,038 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,163 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 15,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 11,343 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 7,255 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION TURRET NYLOCK NUTS AND CUPS BECOMING VERY RUSTY. RECOMMEND ATTENTION SOON.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,255 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION TURRET NYLOCK NUTS AND CUPS BECOMING VERY RUSTY. RECOMMEND ATTENTION SOON.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,219 miles

nearside front wheel / tyre damaged

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 JHK 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 70%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

EO09 JHK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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