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EJ59 VBX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 VBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,792 miles

Corrosion starting at rear underside components

Nsr park brake cable support broken

Osr tyre cracking close to limit. 195/50/15

Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded,rear beam corrode

Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded,rear beam corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,199 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,969 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake sticky

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 53,966 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Glued on (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake sticky

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,020 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,424 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 37,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Dec 2012 35,061 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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EJ59 VBX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ59 VBX, 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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EJ59 VBX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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