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EA59 FXX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,132 mi
Last recorded86,132 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,132 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 86,105 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable insecure Both Sides On Rear Axle (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,492 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 78,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,792 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,238 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 60,238 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,935 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 53,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,681 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 44,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,782 miles

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

Nearside Front disc corroded on inner surface

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

Offside Front brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 33,782 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,425 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 17,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,058 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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EA59 FXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

EA59 FXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is EA59 FXX safe to buy?

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