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EY09 MHV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,487 mi
Last recorded125,487 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 125,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 115,700 miles

Front Air filter insecure

Front Front exhaust clamp corroded below CAT / CAT heat shield insecure / Exhaust knocking on centre hanging bracket

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front beam patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 115,700 miles

Front Air filter insecure

Front Front exhaust clamp corroded below CAT / CAT heat shield insecure / Exhaust knocking on centre hanging bracket

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front beam patterns poor (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 112,120 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 109,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable fixing broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 109,480 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable fixing broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 95,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe outer mesh worn

nearside rear hand brake cable mount corroded and broken

offside front top suspension mount very corroded

rear exhaust corroded and outer casing rattles

rear exhaust rubbers worn / split

Pass 14 May 2021 87,786 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 79,613 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front + offside front (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 May 2020 79,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front + offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

hand brake cable mounting insecure

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut and flange washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut and flange washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding away/peeling

Pass 30 May 2018 64,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer layers of rear silencer corroded and broken

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2017 56,411 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer outer layers corroded and broken

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,555 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusted

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,486 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,339 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)

secure fuel cap

Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,254 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 MHV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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