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FL09 EHC

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 EHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,518 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Oil pressure warning lamp on

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corner at wishbone mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 103,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Flat spot misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil pressure waring lamp on

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corner at wishbone mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle corroded and in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,613 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,806 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 89,806 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Jun 2022 85,892 miles

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 17 May 2022 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable support bracket snapped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 82,356 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable support bracket snapped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,275 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system still secure

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,384 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 44,326 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,300 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 29,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,605 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 EHC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL09 EHC, 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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FL09 EHC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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