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EF59 WLE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,913 mi
Last recorded50,913 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 50,913 miles

Central Front Offside Front play in top mount within spec

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear GENERAL CORROSION UNER THE REAR OFF VEHICLE

Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear GENERAL CORROSION UNER THE REAR OFF VEHICLE

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,043 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,333 miles

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

Nearside Front play in top mount within spec

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

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

Offside Front play in top mount within spec

Pass 24 Dec 2021 47,209 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 47,209 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 46,400 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 46,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 46,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,099 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 45,098 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,838 miles

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

Front both headlamp aims on upper limit

Front top mount bolts heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly on rotation

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,696 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 41,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,776 miles

Exhaust system Corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,185 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 25,676 miles

Nearside Rear 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 WLE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

EF59 WLE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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