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EO59 YDS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,534 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 76,464 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has A Small Hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulged In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has A Small Hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,258 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 68,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 63,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,418 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,288 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 44,288 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 40,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,639 miles

Offside Front worn inside edge

Rear exhaust condition poor

Pass 3 Feb 2018 31,442 miles

Rear exhaust condition poor

Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,479 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,057 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 19,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 19,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 17,670 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 17,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,052 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 YDS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

EO59 YDS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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