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EO59 YGJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,187 mi
Last recorded52,187 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 52,187 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 48,301 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 40,950 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 27,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,216 miles

all road tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,098 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 23,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,203 miles

Exhaust back box rusty and blowing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,209 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,249 miles

Both front tyres lightly cracked intread

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,829 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 YGJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

EO59 YGJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is EO59 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 YGJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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