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EO59 WTY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,555 mi
Last recorded117,555 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section + manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,025 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 94,025 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,057 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,220 miles

Heavy engine oil leak

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

Noise from engine bay possible exhaust leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system is secure

Fail 26 Sep 2020 85,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Heavy engine oil leak

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

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

Noise from engine bay possible exhaust leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system is secure

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,279 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,279 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,241 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 65,241 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,703 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,703 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,891 miles

front tyres have slight cracking between treads

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,496 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 35,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r cracking between treads

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,997 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 WTY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

EO59 WTY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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