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EO59 YGP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,172 mi
Last recorded103,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 103,172 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 103,172 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,613 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2025 94,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

clutch release bearing noisy

Fail 6 Feb 2024 85,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

clutch release bearing noisy

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,988 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 79,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,306 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,104 miles

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

o/s/r number plate lamp not working

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,919 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint gator perished

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,918 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint gator perished

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2019 52,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,021 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear inner bushes starting to deteriorate (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 46,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished badly

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,316 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,088 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,624 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YGP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

EO59 YGP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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