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EA58 XYJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,438 mi
Last recorded106,438 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 106,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil / exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure unable to move to check rear seatbelts (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure unable to move to check rear seatbelts (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mount rubber damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output required cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output required cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Rear seatbelts not tested for mot

no engine oil showing on dipstick / oil need for emission test

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,266 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 102,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,629 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 85,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil low

Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,232 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 20 Mar 2020 70,694 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,530 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,621 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,407 miles

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,705 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,290 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,164 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,572 miles

Advise: Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Coolant leak

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 29,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise: Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 19,128 miles

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

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 XYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

EA58 XYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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