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ST59 KVD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,198 mi
Last recorded68,198 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 KVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 68,198 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 68,198 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,766 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 66,765 miles

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,066 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre valve showing deterioration

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 58,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm and wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre to rear section exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm and wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,933 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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ST59 KVD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ST59 KVD, 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 ST59 KVD registered?

ST59 KVD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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