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EF59 VCY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,268 mi
Last recorded128,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 128,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 78,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 78,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

both side brake pipe & front to rear suspension components corroded

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 70,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

boot only opens with key

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 69,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked. Ball joint also has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked. Ball joint also has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,983 miles

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

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

rear box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 51,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 43,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,301 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 26,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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
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EF59 VCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF59 VCY, 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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What year was EF59 VCY registered?

EF59 VCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is EF59 VCY safe to buy?

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