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EY59 SSV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,809 mi
Last recorded97,809 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,745 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2023 87,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,660 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 78,652 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,047 miles

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

all exhaust system is corroded and the flex is deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 56,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,623 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2014 29,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,455 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 19,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,387 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 SSV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

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

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