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EA59 FXP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,344 mi
Last recorded89,344 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,344 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 89,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,162 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 83,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,971 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,912 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,059 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 57,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,319 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,319 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 54,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 48,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 46,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 43,133 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 41,993 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 May 2015 41,993 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,538 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 38,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,324 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 31,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,413 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 23,413 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 FXP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

EA59 FXP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is EA59 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 FXP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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