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SO09 EWL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 EWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 85,553 miles

Central Front cooling fan is noisy.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,627 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 74,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket and center section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,947 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,814 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 54,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,615 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 47,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,592 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,298 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2017 38,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,339 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,750 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,596 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,633 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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SO09 EWL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SO09 EWL, 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 SO09 EWL registered?

SO09 EWL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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