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EY59 MFX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,210 mi
Last recorded125,210 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,210 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 125,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 109,933 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 109,930 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 108,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion in places

Pass 16 Aug 2021 106,817 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 106,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,726 miles

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

Front Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Fail 14 Aug 2020 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

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

Offside Front Headlight loose but not insecure

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

Rear brakes have slight bind but not excessive

Fail 15 Aug 2019 104,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

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

Offside Front Headlight loose but not insecure

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brakes have slight bind but not excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,830 miles

Offside Front wing has damage but not dangerous

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,436 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2017 96,436 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,317 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 94,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,621 miles

Exhaust rusty and poor

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,833 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,833 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,969 miles

drivers sing wing mirror slightly damaged

exhaust system corroded front flexi and rear box

Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,302 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 MFX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

EY59 MFX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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