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EO09 LPL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,227 mi
Last recorded84,227 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 LPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,227 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,952 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle / Rear Coil Spring Mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 74,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall also has bulges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle / Rear Coil Spring Mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,411 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside swollen under rubber ferulle cover on hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm mounting bushes of offside and nearside arms perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting areas of offside and nearside rear coil springs on axle beam corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 41,585 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 41,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,895 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 37,895 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer badly delaminating

Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 60 % worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 60 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 26,002 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 24,095 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,234 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,189 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 18,104 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 14,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 11,348 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 7,775 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 LPL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

EO09 LPL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is EO09 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 LPL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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