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PY09 EBP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,930 mi
Last recorded78,930 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 EBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 78,930 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe ends & ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 78,924 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brakes defective (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe ends & ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,264 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 75,264 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both front lamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Near side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 72,735 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 72,735 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 72,029 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,098 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,475 miles

Front exhaust flex mesh corroded broken

Nearside Front main loom for brake pads broken

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded a lot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 65,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing at joint and fouling and rubbing on petrol tank (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flex mesh corroded broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding edges a lot (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front main loom for brake pads broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding edges a lot (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer cover split open

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded a lot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,903 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,109 miles

nearside front brake pad wearing cable broken

Fail 5 Nov 2015 47,108 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front brake pad wearing cable broken

oil leak from nearside drive shaft

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,319 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 40,319 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,204 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer outer skin corroded

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2013 32,204 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer outer skin corroded

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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PY09 EBP is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PY09 EBP, 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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PY09 EBP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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