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EJ59 VBD

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,608 mi
Last recorded101,608 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 101,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 100,600 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer shedding it's outer skin

Fail 17 Sep 2024 100,598 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer shedding it's outer skin

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,384 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 99,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 98,306 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 98,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,412 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 96,411 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 96,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BUMP STOP (DETACHED) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,778 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,558 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust tailbox corroded

sidewalls perished/cracked on both rear tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,288 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions lambda readings slow to respond

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,323 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 VBD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

EJ59 VBD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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