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NA59 VLF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,270 mi
Last recorded84,270 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 VLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 84,237 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed & corroded within 30cm of seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed silencer loose (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 77,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 77,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle spring mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor g/box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 65,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor g/box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,690 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 44,690 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,091 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Also front flexi corroded. along with the rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4810 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4710 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mountings on both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 37,091 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Also front flexi corroded. along with the rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4810 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4710 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mountings on both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,405 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring seats on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2018 27,770 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,779 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,100 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 21,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 19,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,446 miles

Rear 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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NA59 VLF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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