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LD59 VCV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 VCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 57,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside front top mount is worn resulting it knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Nearside rear road wheel is binding on when rotating it by hand (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 57,071 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shock absorber top bush's worn resulting in excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (195/50R15V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside front top mount is worn resulting it knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Nearside rear road wheel is binding on when rotating it by hand (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 53,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 53,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

ribbed belt perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 46,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,192 miles

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both retaining cup washers, top of struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 42,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both retaining cup washers, top of struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,649 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,644 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,200 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 21,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,203 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 19,325 miles

Front tyre treads starting to wear low.

Rear exhaust box deteriated-not leaking.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 13,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,439 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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LD59 VCV 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 83.3%.

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 LD59 VCV, 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 LD59 VCV registered?

LD59 VCV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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