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VK59 ESF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,764 mi
Last recorded83,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,764 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 83,764 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 78,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,803 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 71,803 miles

Rear Stub axle fractured (5.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 69,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 69,417 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 51,278 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,875 miles

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2014 34,692 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

inbalance on front brakes of 25%

Pass 15 May 2013 27,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,062 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 ESF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

VK59 ESF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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