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EO09 SZY

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 SZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 69,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,691 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 68,246 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 67,911 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f + both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm+ cracking & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,350 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,507 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 24 Feb 2017 49,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,056 miles

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2016 48,056 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,508 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 45,508 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,642 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,409 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 SZY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

EO09 SZY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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