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EO59 MZF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,830 mi
Last recorded73,830 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 MZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 73,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,539 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2025 69,538 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,076 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 65,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,999 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 59,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,178 miles

Central Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2021 55,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,534 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 51,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,966 miles

Aux belt cracked and perished

Both rear brakes dragging slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Front no. plate cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2018 46,966 miles

Aux belt cracked and perished

Both rear brakes dragging slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Front no. plate cracked

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 41,962 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,098 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,506 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 25,506 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,351 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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EO59 MZF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

EO59 MZF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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