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MT09 EWE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,597 mi
Last recorded66,597 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 EWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 66,569 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing Blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 63,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 43,226 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 43,226 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 42,357 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 42,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 42,350 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 42,349 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,627 miles

Exhaust back silencer outer skin corroded and flaking

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop worn

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 39,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap will not secure / lock to neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outer brake lights do not operate with sidelights on, but do when independent without sidelights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back silencer outer skin corroded and flaking

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop worn

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,287 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wing has damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at the join (7.1.2)

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 35,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wing has damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at the join (7.1.2)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust section corroeded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,011 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,193 miles

advise nail in n/s/r 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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MT09 EWE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT09 EWE, 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 MT09 EWE registered?

MT09 EWE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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