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EJ59 UOG

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,496 mi
Last recorded105,496 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 UOG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 105,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 96,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,048 miles

both rear top shock bushes perished / deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2022 82,996 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre's nailed

n/s/r shock bush deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2021 70,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2021 70,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 60,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,585 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,508 miles

Rear rear box on exhaust system corroded (2nd skin)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,953 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode but not blowing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,822 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,669 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 UOG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UOG, 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 UOG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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