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EY59 KVX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,508 mi
Last recorded75,508 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,508 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

wheel slightly damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2021 75,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

wheel slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 71,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,608 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2019 64,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,722 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 63,715 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,027 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

surface corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KVX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KVX, 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 KVX registered?

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

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