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FV59 ACJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,869 mi
Last recorded75,869 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 ACJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 75,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 75,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel reading did not increase above bind point (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,253 miles

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

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Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper strut mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,536 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 55,039 miles

Offside Rear bump stop not attached loose

Fail 10 Nov 2020 55,010 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bump stop not attached loose

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,221 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 51,221 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,223 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,873 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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FV59 ACJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 FV59 ACJ, 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 FV59 ACJ registered?

FV59 ACJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is FV59 ACJ safe to buy?

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