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EJ58 OPN

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,737 mi
Last recorded114,737 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 OPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 114,737 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight damaged but secure

Offside headlight damaged but secure

Rear parking brake cable supports broken

general corrosion to suspension and steering components

Fail 1 Mar 2025 114,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe bracket/mount corroded away

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded away

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside handbrake cable bracket corroded away

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

Rear axle corroded

coolant level high in reservoir

Pass 2 Mar 2024 111,978 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 106,929 miles

Coil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion forming on rear suspension arm

front offside lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2022 101,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front offside and nearside shock absorber nuts

Pass 25 May 2021 95,102 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 95,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,020 miles

both rear suspension bump stop mounts has slight wear.

Fail 12 Jun 2020 90,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension bump stop mounts has slight wear.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,891 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 84,891 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 64,235 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

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

Pass 28 May 2016 55,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 33,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,807 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,521 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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EJ58 OPN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 EJ58 OPN, 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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EJ58 OPN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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