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FL09 EJZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,120 mi
Last recorded77,120 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 EJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,120 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 77,018 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,583 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,529 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 69,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 65,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,834 miles

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

Rear axel coroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,748 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,995 miles

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

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)

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,172 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EJZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL09 EJZ, 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 EJZ registered?

FL09 EJZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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