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EF59 PZT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,398 mi
Last recorded117,398 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 PZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 117,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 114,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,651 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 91,651 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,634 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 91,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,154 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 82,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,695 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,374 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily cracked sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,586 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 27,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PZT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 PZT registered?

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

Is EF59 PZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 PZT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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