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RO59 VJM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,133 mi
Last recorded52,133 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 52,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 39,127 miles

exhaust excessively corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 39,120 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust excessively corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,947 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 17,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 12,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 8,033 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 6,730 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 3,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount corroded

Offside Front Upper Strut mount corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 3,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper n.s.f upper strut mounting corroded.

Offside Front Upper o.s.f upper strut mounting corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 3,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 3,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 2,476 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 1,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 1,611 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 1,364 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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RO59 VJM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO59 VJM, 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 RO59 VJM registered?

RO59 VJM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is RO59 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 VJM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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