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R19 EKY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 EKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,998 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,162 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 80,162 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged inside

Offside Front wing damaged

exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,712 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,157 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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R19 EKY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R19 EKY, 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 R19 EKY registered?

R19 EKY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is R19 EKY safe to buy?

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