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EF59 XMH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,381 mi
Last recorded67,381 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 63,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,638 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 57,638 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,170 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 54,170 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 52,169 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,587 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 49,587 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,897 miles

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

rear box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,248 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,345 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,090 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,291 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 XMH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH?

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What year was EF59 XMH registered?

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

Is EF59 XMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 XMH shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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