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AU59 VAV

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,407 mi
Last recorded109,407 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 109,407 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 109,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 108,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,848 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,164 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective by cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil sump rustly

Fail 27 Oct 2020 100,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexty joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective by cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil sump rustly

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,402 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 87,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,946 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,412 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,243 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,434 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,504 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,504 miles

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

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 VAV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU59 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

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

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