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MA59 EUP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 EUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 96,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,755 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 90,754 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,930 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os front top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns+os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os front top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns+os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area on rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 82,507 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated swollen (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated swollen (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area on rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,622 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2019 75,622 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,533 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2018 69,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,477 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,766 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,847 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,181 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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MA59 EUP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA59 EUP, 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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MA59 EUP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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