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EK59 NKT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,775 mi
Last recorded29,775 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 29,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear silencer casing blown open

Fail 3 Jun 2026 29,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear silencer casing blown open

Pass 30 May 2025 22,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,700 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 16,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 9,256 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 8,899 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 8,530 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 8,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, replace soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 8,139 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on inner sdewalls ***REPLACE SOON*** 175/65R14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 7,664 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both-replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 7,027 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both-replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 7,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both-replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 6,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 5,903 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 5,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 5,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 4,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 4,236 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 3,329 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 3,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 2,536 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 NKT 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 68.2%.

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 NKT, 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 NKT registered?

EK59 NKT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is EK59 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 NKT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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