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KM09 EJD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 EJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,588 miles

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

Nearside Front bonnet handle missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 84,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet handle missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low

Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet catch handle missing

Pass 20 Aug 2024 76,086 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 76,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,245 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,131 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonet release handle missing

knock on steering

Fail 5 Aug 2021 60,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonet release handle missing

knock on steering

Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,379 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

presented with rear seats down and luggage area full unable to test seats and seat belts

Fail 12 Jun 2018 44,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section hanger and rear silencer joint marked in yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush torn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

presented with rear seats down and luggage area full unable to test seats and seat belts

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,243 miles

exhaust back box has slight blow and outer skin corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box has slight blow and outer skin corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,988 miles

Unable to inspect brake pads

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,021 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,546 miles

back box poor

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,884 miles

back box poor

Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,744 miles

Both front tyres low

Exhaust poor

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 EJD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM09 EJD, 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 EJD registered?

KM09 EJD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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