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EY09 JEO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,885 mi
Last recorded139,885 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 JEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 139,885 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted + both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

drive belt deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2025 139,885 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted + both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

drive belt deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2024 130,973 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 130,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,301 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 124,299 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 124,297 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,567 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,371 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 113,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,158 miles

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

all four road wheels are slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,125 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay missing

Low engine oil 2.5 ltrs

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad warning wire broken

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 86,236 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 86,236 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 86,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,333 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,916 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 JEO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO registered?

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

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