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MK59 VSD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,544 mi
Last recorded58,544 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 58,544 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,953 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened - Shocker top mount bracket corroded - (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened - Shocker top mount bracket corroded - (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,770 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 55,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level inscure ready to come loose (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 50,304 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,762 miles

All coil springs corroded

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

General surface corrosion all under vehicle

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable bracket broken

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,690 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake cable securing bracket Brocken

Fail 1 Oct 2020 44,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake cable securing bracket Brocken

Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,699 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 37,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,480 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,622 miles

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 17,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,120 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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MK59 VSD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK59 VSD, 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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MK59 VSD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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