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EO59 GEY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,558 mi
Last recorded184,558 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 GEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 184,558 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2025 184,558 miles

oil leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 161,924 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2023 141,086 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 141,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 121,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,382 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 97,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 91,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Aug 2018 77,714 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 77,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 61,432 miles

rear exhaust and clamp corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 53,187 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,155 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,855 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EO59 GEY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO59 GEY, 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 EO59 GEY registered?

EO59 GEY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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