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EO09 TLX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,735 mi
Last recorded105,735 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,158 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded front and rear

Fail 3 Mar 2021 102,158 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded front and rear

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 29 Feb 2020 101,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/ nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,808 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 89,806 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,841 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 10 Feb 2018 75,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,790 miles

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

Rear Silencer starting to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2017 64,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Rear Silencer starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,640 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 54,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,503 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,397 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 TLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

EO09 TLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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