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MK59 VUT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,006 mi
Last recorded96,006 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 88,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 77,427 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 77,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,691 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2023 74,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,078 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,088 miles

Front tyres worn to minimum legal tread depth

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,103 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2019 54,096 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,698 miles

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2018 48,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,454 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2016 38,322 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit and worn bald on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,525 miles

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

Offside Front brake pads worn to limit

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,150 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,086 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2013 23,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 VUT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

MK59 VUT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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