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OV59 VKS

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,019 mi
Last recorded92,019 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 92,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,037 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 77,125 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 77,084 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,183 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

engine coolant leak

Fail 9 Oct 2023 61,935 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

engine coolant leak

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,999 miles

rear box rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2022 49,990 miles

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

rear box rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,398 miles

all 4 tyres - down to 3.0mm

rear silencer - starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,609 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 18,496 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 18,496 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 16,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 14,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 9,242 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 VKS is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

OV59 VKS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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