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MK59 ELU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,587 mi
Last recorded38,587 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 ELU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 37,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 37,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 36,590 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,728 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,857 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 33,857 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,173 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,784 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,965 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,021 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam axle corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,267 miles

slight smearing front wipers.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,707 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,340 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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MK59 ELU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MK59 ELU, 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 MK59 ELU registered?

MK59 ELU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MK59 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 ELU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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