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EA58 XWM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,693 mi
Last recorded57,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 XWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,693 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 57,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,964 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe detoraited

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 54,964 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe detoraited

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,568 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 52,094 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 44,731 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 39,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 32,820 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 32,557 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,458 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017
Fail 25 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 67,078 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 6,084 miles

O/S front tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2015 6,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 1,777 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 1,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

engine mil light on

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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EA58 XWM 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 63.2%.

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 EA58 XWM, 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 EA58 XWM registered?

EA58 XWM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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