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PK59 EOW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,675 mi
Last recorded122,675 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 EOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tail light lens broken

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,102 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 86,062 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both top mounts. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 78,907 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 78,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 68,190 miles

Front both side shocker top mounting slightly play

Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut but not exposing the cords

Fail 28 Oct 2017 67,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut but not exposing the cords

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,817 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing at rear pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,411 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 22 Oct 2015 51,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,947 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,550 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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PK59 EOW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK59 EOW, 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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PK59 EOW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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