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EO09 YZK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,905 mi
Last recorded74,905 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 74,905 miles

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

rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2026 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect top mount also worn. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the limit, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 2 May 2025 72,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 71,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 70,196 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 69,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,341 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 15 Mar 2022 60,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,081 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,159 miles

Central Front Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, not to excess.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge and also showing signs of perishing. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of perishing, not to excess. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake cable outer cover both sides showing signs of corrosion.

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2020 55,159 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, not to excess.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge and also showing signs of perishing. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of perishing, not to excess. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake cable outer cover both sides showing signs of corrosion.

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,240 miles

OFF SIDE REAR HAND BRAKE OUTER COVER SPLIT BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 12 Mar 2019 48,240 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR HAND BRAKE OUTER COVER SPLIT BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,711 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

NEAR SIDE FRONT DIFF SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING BUT NOT TO EXCESS

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,173 miles

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,735 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 YZK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

EO09 YZK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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