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KM09 EHU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,843 mi
Last recorded113,843 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 EHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,844 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,844 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,797 miles

engine cooling fan noisy?

Rear axle beam has corrosion

front exhaust flexi defective /blowing retaining bracket also has heavy corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2019 83,797 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam has corrosion

engine cooling fan noisy?

front exhaust flexi defective /blowing retaining bracket also has heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,514 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2018 71,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,202 miles

Plastic covers over pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise rear wiper blade deteriorted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 52,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise rear wiper blade deteriorted

Pass 15 May 2014 44,225 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2013 36,227 miles

Rear silencer weak & corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 27,439 miles

Rear silencer weak

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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KM09 EHU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KM09 EHU, 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 KM09 EHU registered?

KM09 EHU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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