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EF59 OAM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,288 mi
Last recorded48,288 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 OAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,288 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,272 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,588 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 44,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,682 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 22,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2014 18,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,039 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,464 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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EF59 OAM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF59 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

EF59 OAM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is EF59 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 OAM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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