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EA59 FXJ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,404 mi
Last recorded151,404 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 151,404 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle showing corrosion around spring seats

Pass 10 Sep 2024 145,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess incorrectly routed and fouling wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 145,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess incorrectly routed and fouling wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 140,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever high

Pass 8 Sep 2022 135,340 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 135,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 130,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,715 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 102,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 102,085 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 102,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,547 miles

Nearside Rear Spring bump stop adrift

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2018 93,547 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Spring bump stop adrift

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 85,334 miles

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2017 85,334 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 74,999 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

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

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 64,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Rear Tyre Valve Deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

O/S Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Rear Tyre Valve Deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,484 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear section of exhaust corroded

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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EA59 FXJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EA59 FXJ, 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 EA59 FXJ registered?

EA59 FXJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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