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EO09 MDE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 MDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,657 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 92,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 81,947 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front top shock mounts corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 70,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front top shock mounts corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 60,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 46,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in outer sidewall

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear exhaust clamp rusted off

Pass 17 Mar 2018 42,181 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls & outer edges

Front brake discs surfaces becoming worn

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,603 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 36,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,803 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,861 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,448 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,390 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 MDE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

EO09 MDE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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