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EO59 VGJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,685 mi
Last recorded64,685 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2025 64,662 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 56,438 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,998 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 51,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,135 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 13,712 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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EO59 VGJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO59 VGJ, 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 EO59 VGJ registered?

EO59 VGJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EO59 VGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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