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EK59 DCZ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,930 mi
Last recorded154,930 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 154,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 154,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 134,865 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 134,863 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

offside h/brake low efficiency

Pass 20 Aug 2019 121,309 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 121,308 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,677 miles

nearside rear top shock bush deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2018 22,776 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear top shock bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,572 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2017 81,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,974 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 71,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,249 miles

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

both top suspension retaining washers are heavly corroded

exhaust system is badly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both top suspension retaining washers are heavly corroded

exhaust system is badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres slight worn on inner edges

nearside wiper split but clearing screen

rear axle corroding

scuff to screen from defective wiper

Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,213 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres slight worn on inner edges

nearside wiper split but clearing screen

rear axle corroding

scuff to screen from defective wiper

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,403 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 DCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

EK59 DCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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