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CK59 VLP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,417 mi
Last recorded68,417 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 VLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 68,417 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle dry

Pass 8 Mar 2025 64,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,513 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 54,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust cover pinholed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,122 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 47,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,866 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,299 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk button faulty (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,858 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,988 miles

both front tyres on limit

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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CK59 VLP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CK59 VLP, 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 CK59 VLP registered?

CK59 VLP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is CK59 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK59 VLP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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