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EY59 JYR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,533 mi
Last recorded67,533 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 JYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 67,533 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 67,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,034 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,506 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2020 59,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread!! (1.6mm legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread!! (1.6mm legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corrded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 53,751 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread!! (1.6mm legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread!! (1.6mm legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corrded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,048 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 45,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,371 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,067 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,969 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 21,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,815 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,834 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 JYR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JYR, 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 JYR registered?

EY59 JYR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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