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FL09 EBO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,489 mi
Last recorded61,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 EBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 61,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 57,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joining onto centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joining onto cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around nsf cv joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 57,880 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joining onto centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joining onto cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around nsf cv joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,166 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 53,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,851 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 46,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,794 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 30,794 miles

Emissions not tested exhaustbroken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,938 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 24,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 23,178 miles

auxiliary belt perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 16,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 14,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 13,012 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 9,146 miles

back box of exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 9,146 miles

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

back box of exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 7,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,951 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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FL09 EBO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL09 EBO, 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 FL09 EBO registered?

FL09 EBO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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