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EK59 NDE

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,953 mi
Last recorded71,953 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 NDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 71,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,897 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 69,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,767 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 67,702 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front flexi broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy pipe and rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2022 64,762 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy pipe and rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,465 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 58,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,171 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 55,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,208 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear box peeling, and rear clamp rust

Fail 1 Oct 2018 51,208 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear box peeling, and rear clamp rust

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,471 miles

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,471 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray's fitted obscurring some item's.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,556 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,989 miles

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 NDE is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE registered?

EK59 NDE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is EK59 NDE safe to buy?

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