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MK59 VVD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,574 mi
Last recorded80,574 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 80,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 73,595 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 58,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,100 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,099 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 46,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 44,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,370 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,724 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

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 VVD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

MK59 VVD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is MK59 VVD safe to buy?

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