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EO09 LPN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 LPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,361 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 77,155 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 75,246 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective strap incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished/cracked.

Pass 30 May 2023 72,147 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 72,146 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire back box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,509 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2022 70,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2021 68,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,319 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 60,541 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front broken rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,178 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 21 Apr 2017 51,787 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2015 43,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,275 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 LPN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

EO09 LPN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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