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OV59 VKE

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,205 mi
Last recorded84,205 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 VKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 84,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 81,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under tray

wax oiled

Fail 17 Apr 2025 81,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under tray

wax oiled

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,493 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,585 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres tread cracked slightly

possible coolant leak at radiator

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,735 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

slight play at nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,087 miles

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear brake binding

slight play at nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play at rear shocker bushes

slight play at rear suspension bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear brake binding

slight play at rear shocker bushes

slight play at rear suspension bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,258 miles

both front bottom ball joint boots split

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,759 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,759 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,498 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,498 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly binding

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,496 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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OV59 VKE is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV59 VKE, 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 OV59 VKE registered?

OV59 VKE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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