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RE59 ECN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,175 mi
Last recorded56,175 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 ECN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,175 miles

Nearside gear box oil seal seeping

Pass 16 Oct 2024 53,934 miles

Corrosion exhaust rear section, clamp missing

Corrosion front suspension top mounts

Corrosion rear beam axle

Pass 17 Nov 2023 47,333 miles

Corrosion exhaust, rear clamp missing

Corrosion front suspension top mounts

Corrosion rear beam axle

Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,520 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit, perished

Corrosion exhaust, rear clamp missing

Corrosion rear beam axle

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,207 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,236 miles

rear silencer rotten and clamp missing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,741 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,117 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,503 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,831 miles

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

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

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

unable to check rear seatbelts

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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RE59 ECN 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 100%.

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 RE59 ECN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE59 ECN registered?

RE59 ECN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is RE59 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 ECN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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