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EO59 UAU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,639 mi
Last recorded73,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 UAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 73,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 71,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 71,921 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Jun 2022 64,771 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 64,771 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,077 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 62,077 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 57,744 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 57,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 51,095 miles

Rear Coil springs starting to rust as are the platforms they sit in

Fail 1 Nov 2018 51,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,217 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer to pipe, clamp missing but exhaust not blowing or insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 45,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer to pipe, clamp missing but exhaust not blowing or insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount under bonnet corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 27,590 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating & join clamp excessivly deteriorated.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 20,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,893 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 15,528 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 UAU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO59 UAU, 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 EO59 UAU registered?

EO59 UAU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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