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EY59 UAW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,402 miles

Engine sump rotten

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 76,402 miles

Engine sump rotten

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,381 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump, sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 70,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

o/s/f top mount worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,819 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front top mount cups corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,325 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 64,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 54,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust clamp broken and rusted

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating

rear exhaust box outer skin split and rusted but not leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust clamp broken and rusted

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating

rear exhaust box outer skin split and rusted but not leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,833 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,001 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,670 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,670 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,288 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 25,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,215 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

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 UAW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

EY59 UAW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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