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EY09 KNK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,455 mi
Last recorded108,455 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 KNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,455 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 102,434 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 102,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 91,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 83,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 68,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,292 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 61,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,038 miles

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

n/s rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KNK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KNK, 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 KNK registered?

EY09 KNK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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