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SM59 EWJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,033 mi
Last recorded53,033 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,033 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear seats and receivers removed

Pass 4 Feb 2025 51,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 47,497 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 47,489 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure 2 brackets (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 44,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,746 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded all round

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 42,449 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 40,377 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front play top strut mountings

exhaust poor condition and rear clamp missing

Fail 18 Dec 2018 40,377 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front play top strut mountings

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust poor condition and rear clamp missing

Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,909 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

n/s h/lamp not fully secured

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,253 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2016 35,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2015 30,571 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2015 30,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,153 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 23,903 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2013 23,903 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,167 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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SM59 EWJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM59 EWJ, 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 SM59 EWJ registered?

SM59 EWJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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