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AU59 VAF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,346 mi
Last recorded50,346 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,346 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 21 Feb 2025 50,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,781 miles

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

front exhaust bracket/ mounting corroded/ rusty

rear suspension components are corroded/ rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2024 44,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

front exhaust bracket/ mounting corroded/ rusty

rear suspension components are corroded/ rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2023 39,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 33,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 27,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,169 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside rear tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 17,414 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 15,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,021 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,577 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,264 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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AU59 VAF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU59 VAF, 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 AU59 VAF registered?

AU59 VAF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AU59 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VAF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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