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EY09 HZX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 HZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 119,755 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 119,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust shows deterioration.

front screen swept areas show surface scratches.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

Fail 2 Mar 2019 105,456 miles

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust shows deterioration.

front screen swept areas show surface scratches.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,467 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 93,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,416 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm ( limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corrosion started on outer casing

Fail 20 Feb 2016 69,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm ( limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corrosion started on outer casing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,697 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,208 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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EY09 HZX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY09 HZX, 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 EY09 HZX registered?

EY09 HZX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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