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NA59 VGT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,092 mi
Last recorded142,092 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 VGT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 142,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 132,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 124,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 118,631 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,610 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,869 miles

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

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

hand brake has some travel advise clean and adjust

Fail 27 Aug 2019 108,869 miles

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

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

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

hand brake has some travel advise clean and adjust

Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 97,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2017 86,005 miles

Front both front tyres worn edges

Front exhaust flexie pipe worn nad slight blow

hand brake has some travel advise clean and adjust

hand brake has some travel advise clean and adjust

Pass 4 Sep 2016 75,538 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake has some travel advise clean and adjust

rear box outer skin

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 56,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,724 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2013 45,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to crack

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,606 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 35,606 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NA59 VGT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NA59 VGT, 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 NA59 VGT registered?

NA59 VGT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is NA59 VGT safe to buy?

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