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EY09 XYE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,419 mi
Last recorded55,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 55,419 miles

rear exhaust corroded and front flexy poor

Fail 22 Jan 2026 55,369 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded and front flexy poor

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 52,928 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 51,598 miles

Backbox slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,992 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 46,992 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,954 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,944 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 40,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 3mm, tyre perished/aged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 3mm, tyre perished/aged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 3mm, tyre perished/aged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 26,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal to discs (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 3mm, tyre perished/aged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 3mm, tyre perished/aged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 3mm, tyre perished/aged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 24,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 23,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 23,067 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 18,330 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 18,330 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 13,358 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 XYE 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

EY09 XYE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is EY09 XYE safe to buy?

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