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EJ59 HKN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,081 mi
Last recorded97,081 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 HKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 97,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,006 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,298 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,129 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,668 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 32,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 27,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,298 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,291 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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EJ59 HKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ59 HKN, 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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EJ59 HKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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