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EK59 NME

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,883 mi
Last recorded53,883 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 NME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,883 miles

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

Note N/S/R brake drum damp

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,762 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 48,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 46,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 44,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,198 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front upper top mount cups corroded but not excessive yet.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 39,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front upper top mount cups corroded but not excessive yet.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both leaving lines on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,186 miles

offside and nearside front upper top mount cup/nuts corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 28,894 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,567 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,249 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 NME is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

EK59 NME is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is EK59 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 NME shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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