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MT09 EWP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,929 mi
Last recorded77,929 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 EWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,908 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 71,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,963 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 65,963 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,695 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 61,695 miles

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

exhaust front mount

Pass 8 May 2019 55,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,545 miles

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)

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 43,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 37,526 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 37,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 32,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 32,565 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 28,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,818 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 23,815 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 EWP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT09 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

MT09 EWP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for MT09 EWP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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