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EY09 KAK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,160 mi
Last recorded100,160 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 KAK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 100,160 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 100,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 74,893 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,243 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 61,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 60,903 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 60,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 36,290 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,674 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,723 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 27,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2014 20,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 1 Mar 2014 20,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,152 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,598 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 KAK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EY09 KAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY09 KAK registered?

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

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