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EO09 TFJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,326 mi
Last recorded164,326 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 164,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 97,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEAR ////// FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE /// CORRODED

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,443 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 78,387 miles

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

Battery positive terminal is not tight enough.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box exhaust clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,524 miles

breather pipe at rear of engine deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2018 67,524 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre slight irregular wear inner shoulder

breather pipe at rear of engine deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 51,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror ()

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has corroded but not to excess (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and splitting withing the tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Puncher and the tread has perished and splitting ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 31,312 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 31,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,192 miles

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

exhaust back box has surface corrosion

wipers split but clearing screen ok

Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,056 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 21,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,861 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 10,318 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 TFJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

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

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