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K21 KEK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 KEK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 116,097 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 115,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 96,353 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Nov 2019 96,353 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,110 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2018 82,109 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,713 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 72,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 67,307 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2016 67,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,261 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 32,261 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,920 miles

Front tyres geting low on 3mm

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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K21 KEK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K21 KEK, 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 K21 KEK registered?

K21 KEK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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