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EY59 HGO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,683 mi
Last recorded50,683 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 HGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,810 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,241 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 70,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,419 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 33,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,831 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 26,910 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 26,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,656 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 25,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2015 23,422 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,821 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Both front wipers split but still clearing screen

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,141 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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EY59 HGO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EY59 HGO, 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 EY59 HGO registered?

EY59 HGO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EY59 HGO safe to buy?

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