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VK59 EFC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,683 mi
Last recorded45,683 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 EFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable corroded/split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust support mounting perished/split

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 42,434 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from radiator and side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust support rubber perished/split

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam - Very Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,433 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from radiator and side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust support rubber perished/split

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,326 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,318 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,191 miles

coolant below min-------topped up

Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 20,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,470 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,121 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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VK59 EFC 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 VK59 EFC, 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 VK59 EFC registered?

VK59 EFC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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