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MK59 VHW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,762 mi
Last recorded76,762 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 76,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flex joint at front very rusty /corroded

off/side rear suspension bump stop broken off spring

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 16 Oct 2019 68,784 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust flex joint at front very rusty /corroded

off/side rear suspension bump stop broken off spring

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,389 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2018 52,389 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 36,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,303 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,509 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

o/sf tyre outer sidewall ageing (cracked)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,347 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 13,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MK59 VHW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK59 VHW, 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 MK59 VHW registered?

MK59 VHW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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