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FL59 EZS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,909 mi
Last recorded61,909 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 EZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit worn inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit worn inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 61,909 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and headlight adjuster broken new headlight required (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit worn inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit worn inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 60,023 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 60,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 51,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,490 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 55,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Rear axle corroded and seriously weakened

Fail 5 Oct 2021 55,384 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust box corroded

nearside,offside rear axle/spring seat corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,918 miles

rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 49,906 miles

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

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

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

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

rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,752 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 44,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,857 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,670 miles

Rear exhaust outer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,403 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Nov 2014 28,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,439 miles

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

rear exhaust box deterioating

Fail 19 Nov 2013 24,439 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,637 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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FL59 EZS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 FL59 EZS, 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 FL59 EZS registered?

FL59 EZS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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