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EF59 WKO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,837 mi
Last recorded88,837 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 87,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 85,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 76,075 miles

Engine oil & battery warning lights remain dimly lit when engine is running

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 76,075 miles

Engine oil & battery warning lights remain dimly lit when engine is running

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,025 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,826 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,381 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 32,356 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,884 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 WKO 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 EF59 WKO, 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

How do I check the history of EF59 WKO?

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What year was EF59 WKO registered?

EF59 WKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is EF59 WKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 WKO 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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