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DV59 VCP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre bracket broken .backbox corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust detrtiorated

Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release jammed (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust detrtiorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,046 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,046 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,163 miles

n/s rear tyre low tread 2mm to 3mm 195/50/15

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,399 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,010 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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DV59 VCP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV59 VCP, 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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DV59 VCP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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