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CE59 EKG

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,956 mi
Last recorded98,956 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 EKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 98,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox bolt loose

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 93,572 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 93,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 89,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 89,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY BADLY on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,376 miles

corrosion developing to exhaust system

Fail 8 Nov 2022 76,344 miles

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

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

corrosion developing to exhaust system

slight leak from front exhaust flexible joint

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle has been coated in a protective paint

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,993 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing through tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on edge / perrishing through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s , o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing through tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on edge / perrishing through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s , o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,614 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,613 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,119 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,840 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,181 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,495 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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CE59 EKG is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CE59 EKG, 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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CE59 EKG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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