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EJ59 YSK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 YSK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer seal area damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper upper brake light not working

Fail 16 Dec 2025 83,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer seal area damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper upper brake light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,535 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 79,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,166 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 54,721 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working

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

Rear Exhaust knocking off body

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,000 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,049 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM ABOVE GEARBOX

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 2 Dec 2020 48,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK FROM ABOVE GEARBOX

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer side/crack.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Slightly brake binding .

Fail 17 Nov 2018 43,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slightly brake binding .

Pass 6 Dec 2017 40,970 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Both tyres have crack.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 35,705 miles

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

advise in engine bay top securing plates for front suspension shocks have corrosion. nsf and osf.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,772 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 YSK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

EJ59 YSK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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