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EO09 TLF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,409 mi
Last recorded85,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,409 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2025 83,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,997 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and slight corrosion around cap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,827 miles

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

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

rear axle and spring mounts corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,818 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear axle slight corrosion

rear exhaust corroded outer casing

Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,475 miles

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

back box outer casing

both rear tyres on inside edge

both top strut mounts corroded

exhaust clamp on back box missing but exhaust secure

exhaust flexi front

Fail 27 Jan 2020 67,467 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

back box outer casing

both rear tyres on inside edge

both top strut mounts corroded

exhaust clamp on back box missing but exhaust secure

exhaust flexi front

rear blade

Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 51,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,354 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,737 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear exhaust silencer slight deterioration

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 TLF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO09 TLF registered?

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

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