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EO09 LXT

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,894 mi
Last recorded78,894 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,894 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 78,894 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear BOOT LID WONT OPEN

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,494 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 efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2022 57,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front lower rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 53,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,314 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 53,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,869 miles

Nearside handbrake mount broken

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,888 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit complete (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

oil leak: sump porous / coroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,888 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: both ns and os adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit complete (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

oil leak: sump porous / coroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 43,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,280 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 33,545 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,524 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,477 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)

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 LXT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

EO09 LXT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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