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EK59 UBH

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,662 mi
Last recorded71,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 UBH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 71,662 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 71,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 58,830 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 58,830 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 52,029 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2022 46,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,125 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 40,125 miles

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

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))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,405 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 37,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,397 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 32,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,085 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,438 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 24,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,227 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 21,287 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

strong advise front brake pads right on the limit at time of test

strong advise nsr tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,287 miles

strong advise front brake pads right on the limit at time of test

strong advise nsr tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2013 17,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,452 miles

advise front tyres slightly worn on the edges

advise slight wear front brakes

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 UBH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

EK59 UBH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is EK59 UBH safe to buy?

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