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VE59 GUW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,666 mi
Last recorded77,666 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,666 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 73,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,876 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 44,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly outer edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 44,414 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly outer edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,070 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,440 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,137 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,632 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 9,155 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 9,155 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 8,054 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 6,397 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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VE59 GUW 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 VE59 GUW, 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 VE59 GUW registered?

VE59 GUW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is VE59 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 GUW 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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