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EO09 SXX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,487 mi
Last recorded115,487 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,487 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 115,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 106,279 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure (passenger side front) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,462 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,311 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,311 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,707 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,843 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,741 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2018 50,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,420 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,343 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,046 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 27,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,987 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 12,642 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 SXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

EO09 SXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is EO09 SXX safe to buy?

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