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EK59 DCX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,890 mi
Last recorded55,890 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 55,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 55,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 53,814 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components,rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 53,678 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust rod broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened coil spring base excessively corroded and holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components,rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,739 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 50,739 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,109 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 48,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,602 miles

rear coil spring cup holder excessive corrosion on rear axle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,725 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,329 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 63,329 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,783 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,166 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,714 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,306 miles

Exhaust badly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 39,306 miles

Exhaust badly corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,814 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,589 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 26,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,716 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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EK59 DCX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK59 DCX, 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 EK59 DCX registered?

EK59 DCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is EK59 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 DCX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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