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EF59 OAJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,584 mi
Last recorded109,584 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 OAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2025 109,584 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 108,424 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,021 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 108,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,562 miles

both front tyres wearing toedges

Fail 10 Nov 2022 106,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing toedges

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,460 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 102,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,399 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 96,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,230 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

oil level low

rear exhaust mounting brackets and back box corroded, outer skin also breaking up

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,632 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,555 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2014 55,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Fail 13 Dec 2014 55,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 44,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre 1mm outer edge

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 33,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EF59 OAJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF59 OAJ, 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 EF59 OAJ registered?

EF59 OAJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is EF59 OAJ safe to buy?

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