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EK59 BXZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,578 mi
Last recorded58,578 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 BXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 58,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 56,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 56,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,806 miles

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

Rear Back box corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,343 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 51,332 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 49,510 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,145 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 44,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,828 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 41,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 33,252 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 33,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 32,125 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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EK59 BXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK59 BXZ, 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 EK59 BXZ registered?

EK59 BXZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is EK59 BXZ safe to buy?

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