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EJ59 HCV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,471 mi
Last recorded131,471 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 HCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 131,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,487 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,315 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre (1316) cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,685 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop has fallen off

Fail 31 Jul 2017 68,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear bump stop has fallen off

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,253 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 65,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Both front wipers split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,166 miles

exhaust rear section starting to deteriorate.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

o/s front wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 60,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear section starting to deteriorate.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

o/s front wiper blade rubber starting to split.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,241 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake cables split

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake cables split

rear exhaust slightly corroded

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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EJ59 HCV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ59 HCV, 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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What year was EJ59 HCV registered?

EJ59 HCV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is EJ59 HCV safe to buy?

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