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EY09 VBD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,537 mi
Last recorded72,537 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 72,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,600 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 65,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,051 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,022 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 53,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 49,499 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 40,864 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 35,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,039 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,323 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 19,976 miles

rear exhaust box corroded not blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,871 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 VBD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

EY09 VBD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is EY09 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 VBD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY09 VBD have outstanding finance?

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