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MF09 EBJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,795 mi
Last recorded47,795 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 47,795 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 47,793 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 44,125 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 44,122 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 39,579 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Feb 2024 39,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2023 35,709 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 35,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 35,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 33,759 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,225 miles

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 axle beam rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2019 32,225 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,971 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 11 Feb 2017 28,721 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2017 28,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,234 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,914 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 20,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,199 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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MF09 EBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MF09 EBJ, 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 MF09 EBJ registered?

MF09 EBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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