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EY59 HLR

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,357 mi
Last recorded75,357 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 75,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 75,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,165 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 68,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 59,434 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 36,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 35,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,013 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 5 Nov 2018 35,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,449 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,746 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 17,746 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HLR 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 EY59 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

EY59 HLR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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