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EJ59 HLG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,229 mi
Last recorded33,229 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 HLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 33,229 miles

Exhaust back box corded

Nearside Front Coolant leak the leak is from the rad bottom corner ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 31,149 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 29,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,777 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 26,777 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 25,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 24,381 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,042 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 22,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,750 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 14,156 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,965 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 8,680 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 HLG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 EJ59 HLG, 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 EJ59 HLG registered?

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

Is EJ59 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 HLG 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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