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F6 EFM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,378 mi
Last recorded126,378 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 EFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 126,378 miles

Exhaust corroded/flexi deteriorated

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 126,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both - outer casings split (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust corroded/flexi deteriorated

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,662 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2025 115,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 106,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump correded/rusty and just starting to weep with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,467 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe support corroded but system still remains adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded in places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle and torsion bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,370 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe bracket corroded away but system remains securely supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spring at lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in general to exhaust system rear box outer skin coming away in places.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded

nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges requires attention

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,528 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 52,913 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 46,894 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 41,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 32,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 20,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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F6 EFM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 F6 EFM, 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 F6 EFM registered?

F6 EFM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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