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VO05 EVA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,002 mi
Last recorded114,002 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 EVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 114,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 113,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,454 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 109,454 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 105,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 101,335 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 101,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure no back box u clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected around coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,099 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 31,805 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 22,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 22,015 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 15,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,530 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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VO05 EVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VO05 EVA, 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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VO05 EVA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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