CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV59 VTJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,806 mi
Last recorded88,806 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,475 miles

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

OSF T/S/MOUNT LIFT/WEAR-PODOT-MONITOR,,AGE-15 YR OLD ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,656 miles

175/65/14 X 4,,,14 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,906 miles

175/65/14 X 4,,

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH=AZLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,340 miles

175/65/14 X 4,,OSF T/S/MOUNT WEAR/LIFT,,

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR VVVHSC- (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 59,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small pin hole in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

boot full preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,331 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated and cracked slightly

rear exhaust and rear exhaust clamp corroded slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 30,589 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,983 miles

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)

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV59 VTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 CV59 VTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV59 VTJ?

You can check the full history of CV59 VTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV59 VTJ registered?

CV59 VTJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is CV59 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV59 VTJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV59 VTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV59 VTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.