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EU09 TLX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,998 mi
Last recorded39,998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 TLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 39,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 37,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,223 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 34,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,018 miles

Exhaust: silencer, outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,705 miles

rear exhaust box is corroding

Nearside Rear coil spring is corroded

Offside Front coil spring is corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,025 miles

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

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

n/s/f top mount - slight play

o/s/f top mount - slight play

rear silencer - outer skin corroded/peeling

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,576 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,620 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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EU09 TLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EU09 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 EU09 TLX registered?

EU09 TLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is EU09 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU09 TLX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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