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EF58 HYR

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 HYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,636 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 86,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,357 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 76,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 68,995 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged And perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 59,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged And perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 49,691 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear Rear axle rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2021 49,691 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Rear Rear axle rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,491 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 42,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,501 miles

Offside Front door handle damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 32,439 miles

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

Offside Front door handle damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 22,170 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 22,170 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 21,829 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 21,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,435 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 21,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 20,891 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 20,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,262 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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EF58 HYR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EF58 HYR, 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 EF58 HYR registered?

EF58 HYR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is EF58 HYR safe to buy?

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