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LS59 VJA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,999 mi
Last recorded114,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 VJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,999 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle and rear springs are corroded but not weakend

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield has corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Also noisy on rotation (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,673 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 103,789 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,876 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 85,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 73,775 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 73,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,833 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 28,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,907 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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LS59 VJA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS59 VJA, 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 LS59 VJA registered?

LS59 VJA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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