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EY09 KTG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,264 mi
Last recorded78,264 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,264 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,878 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both forward clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower subframe brace corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2025 76,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both forward clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower subframe brace corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2023 74,168 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Rear seats folded preventing inspection of seats/belts

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

Fail 15 Jan 2023 74,168 miles

Rear seats folded preventing inspection of seats/belts

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,634 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 66,506 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 60,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 54,580 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,094 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,480 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 KTG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KTG, 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 KTG registered?

EY09 KTG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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