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EO59 YKJ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,763 mi
Last recorded40,763 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 40,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 38,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 34,188 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 31,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 31,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within the tread pattern and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,686 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 21,618 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 20,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,418 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 20,418 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 19,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,362 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,030 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 YKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

EO59 YKJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is EO59 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO59 YKJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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