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EA59 NYL

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,337 mi
Last recorded93,337 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 NYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 93,337 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 93,336 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak on brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,496 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 91,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 86,821 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 86,821 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 82,850 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,191 miles

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

coolant leak

Fail 10 Jun 2022 79,191 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 7 Jun 2021 75,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 71,973 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,204 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Oct 2018 63,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,500 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,278 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 49,278 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,415 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 NYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA59 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

EA59 NYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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