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VK59 EFM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,679 mi
Last recorded58,679 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 EFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 58,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,198 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 49,198 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,175 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 43,175 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,148 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 42,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 39,434 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 36,468 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outter sgin rustin off

Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,954 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 33,954 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,023 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 12,928 miles

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

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 EFM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK59 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

VK59 EFM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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