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EJ59 UMF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,233 mi
Last recorded45,233 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 UMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 45,233 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 45,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,400 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 38,455 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 38,437 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 36,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,815 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 33,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 30,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2016 27,133 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 25,109 miles

unable to check brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2014 23,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 23,574 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,558 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 16,344 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 UMF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

EJ59 UMF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is EJ59 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 UMF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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