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PE59 EVP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,473 mi
Last recorded57,473 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 EVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 57,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front and rear exhaust clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak on engine bleed valve ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on front brake discs

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,792 miles

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

rear axle corroded around spring mounting areas

rear silencer deterioated

slight damage nearside front bumper

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,594 miles

coolant leak

Fail 22 Oct 2019 53,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,397 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,397 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,160 miles

Front & rear exhaust clamps broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,590 miles

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 26,590 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,590 miles

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,860 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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PE59 EVP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE59 EVP, 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 PE59 EVP registered?

PE59 EVP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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