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EJ58 OSP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 OSP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 120,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 119,444 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,332 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,235 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 104,235 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,798 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,845 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,697 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,157 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,729 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,278 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 OSP 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 87.5%.

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 EJ58 OSP, 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 EJ58 OSP registered?

EJ58 OSP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2009.

Is EJ58 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ58 OSP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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