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EK59 PFD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,899 mi
Last recorded89,899 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 PFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 89,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 89,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 83,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 75,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 67,962 miles

Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 67,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop out of place

Pass 19 May 2022 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox seal misting of oil

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

Nearside Front Wishbone rearmost bush starting to separate

Nearside Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin separating

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

Pass 22 May 2021 52,873 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 May 2021 52,873 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,842 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,731 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,925 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 PFD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

EK59 PFD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is EK59 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 PFD 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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