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AV59 VGA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,190 mi
Last recorded50,190 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 50,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,933 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,918 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 46,918 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,479 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded x2 /axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,990 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Slight oil leak from sump.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,789 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,907 miles

Back box of exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Back box of exhaust deteriorated.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 33,365 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls.

Exhaust back section corroded.

Offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,629 miles

Front tyres perishing

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,009 miles

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion on rear coil springs

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 7,197 miles

all tyres have slight surface cracking

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2013 5,425 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2012 3,902 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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AV59 VGA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV59 VGA, 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 AV59 VGA registered?

AV59 VGA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is AV59 VGA safe to buy?

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