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AO59 VGF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,910 mi
Last recorded54,910 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 54,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,787 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 52,483 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,802 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Radiator damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2022 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Radiator damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,165 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,710 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 49,994 miles

both front lower ball joint boots perished.

exhaust rusting.

Pass 24 May 2019 80,433 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

EXHAUST SUPPORT CLAMP IS CORRODED AND BROKEN

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE PERISHED

Nearside Front TYRE IS PERISHED

Fail 24 May 2019 80,432 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

EXHAUST SUPPORT CLAMP IS CORRODED AND BROKEN

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE PERISHED

Nearside Front TYRE IS PERISHED

Pass 30 May 2018 80,413 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Fail 29 May 2018 80,413 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2017 80,328 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 80,328 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 49,907 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,127 miles

light scratch on screen

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,193 miles

Advise front pads look 60-70% worn

Advise front wiper split

Advise nearside front tyre starting to cut out slightly

Advise offside front tyre cut out on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 18,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AO59 VGF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AO59 VGF, 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 AO59 VGF registered?

AO59 VGF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 November 2009.

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