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EK59 KTE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,618 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 68,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2025 65,668 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 47,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 39,657 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + tailpipe joints minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer, and cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 20,434 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,750 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 KTE 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

EK59 KTE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is EK59 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 KTE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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