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EY59 LCJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,988 mi
Last recorded113,988 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 113,988 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 113,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 110,215 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 104,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,138 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 101,111 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 96,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 96,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off and nearside front wiper blades performance not tested. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

battery warning lamp is partially illuminated.

nearside front headlamp mounts incomplete/insecure with movement at the unit itself.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle

offside front headlamp mounts incomplete/insecure with movement at the unit itself.

oil warning lamp is partially illuminated.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,107 miles

Exhaust baffles breaking up inside exhaust back box

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 57,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,770 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,888 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 LCJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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