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DV59 VGA

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,515 mi
Last recorded82,515 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,515 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 81,958 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front nearside and offside top suspension mounts retaining nuts and washer corroding

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

Nearside Front shock absorber damp / staining just acceptable / recommend replacement

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Front chassis rail corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing / getting close to wear indicators / nail in tyre recommend replacement

Offside chassis rail / floor corroding slightly

Offside parking brake efficiency low / recommend attention

Offside windscreen washer aim poor

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion beam axle / lower spring mounts / partly covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake drums and back plates corroding

Rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Rear nearside and offside brake hoses collars corroded recommend replacement

clutch reservoir mount broken / insecure

handbrake cable supports corroding

oil sump corroding

oil top up before test

parking brake efficiency just met requirements 16% / recommend attention

steering rack tie rods corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,831 miles

Clutch fluid reservoir not secured

Engine oil sump pan corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S & O/S bumper supports corroding

Front N/S & O/S hub components corroding

Front N/S & O/S top suspension mount retaining washers and nuts corroding

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

Front wipers juddering

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S chassis rails corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and getting close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam and mounts corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S brake drums and back plates corroding

Rear N/S & O/S brake hose collars corroding

Rear N/S & O/S handbrake support brackets corroding

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body partly covered with underseal

Fail 10 Nov 2023 78,826 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint corroding (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Clutch fluid reservoir not secured

Engine oil level on Min -- Oil sump pan corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S & O/S brake discs pitted / corroding and worn --- Pads getting low

Front N/S & O/S bumper supports corroding

Front N/S & O/S hub components corroding

Front N/S & O/S top suspension mount retaining washers and nuts corroding

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S-- chassis rails corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Washer aim poor

Front Wipers juddering

N/S & O/S rear handbrake cable support brackets corroding.

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency lower .

Offside Rear Handbrake cable deteriorating / corroding

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat belt and shock absorber mount, partly covered with trim and underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and getting close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion rear axle beam and mounts.

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S spring mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S brake drums and back plates corroding

Rear N/S & O/S brake hose collars corroding

Rear N/S & O/S shock absorber casings corroding

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under body partly covered with underseal

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,081 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,189 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 64,805 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,819 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 59,815 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 59,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perishing

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush starting to perish/separate (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre wall perishing

Fail 13 Dec 2019 59,424 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perishing

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush starting to perish/separate (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre wall perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,789 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 51,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp broken front (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken rear (7.1.1)

Backbox outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,516 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 11 Sep 2015 47,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 27 Oct 2012 24,235 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake pads getting low

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 VGA is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 DV59 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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DV59 VGA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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