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EY59 JYK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 JYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 120,360 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 120,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 105,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Clamp Missing

Rear Exhaust Silencer Out Skin Heavily Corroded

Rear Seats Reset To Check Seat Belts

Fail 10 Dec 2024 105,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts To Cords + Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of Shape + Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust Clamp Missing

Rear Exhaust Silencer Out Skin Heavily Corroded

Rear Seats Reset To Check Seat Belts

Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,342 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread [2017] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 2 Jan 2023 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated from insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread [2017] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,933 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 46,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,129 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering Arm Has Slight Play.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50V15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Perishing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,022 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2013 24,543 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 21,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,680 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,868 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 JYK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY59 JYK, 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 JYK registered?

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

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