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EF59 VCJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,344 mi
Last recorded102,344 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 102,344 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 98,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 94,121 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 94,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,900 miles

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both sides (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 81,642 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,465 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 73,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,070 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,791 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,946 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,725 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,690 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,282 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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EF59 VCJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 EF59 VCJ, 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 EF59 VCJ registered?

EF59 VCJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is EF59 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 VCJ 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.

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