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EA59 UKL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,436 mi
Last recorded30,436 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 30,436 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle slight surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 29,092 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 27,894 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 26,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,034 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning the outer side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 23,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,002 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 13,266 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5/3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5/3mm

Pass 23 Oct 2018 9,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 5,562 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 5,341 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 4,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 4,439 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 4,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 3,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 2,906 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 UKL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

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

Is EA59 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 UKL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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