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EA59 VJU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,577 mi
Last recorded57,577 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 VJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 57,577 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE HIGH

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,416 miles

all tyres on limit (excess cracked)

Fail 10 Apr 2024 57,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres on limit (excess cracked)

Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,258 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,076 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 53,076 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,418 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 51,409 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 50,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,534 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 36,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 29,809 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 18,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 12,381 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EA59 VJU 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 81.3%.

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 EA59 VJU, 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

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What year was EA59 VJU registered?

EA59 VJU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is EA59 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 VJU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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