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VK59 ESG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,200 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Both rear springs corroded

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Offside front chassis rail slightly corroded near engine mount

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Slight oil weep

Fail 3 Feb 2025 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear springs corroded

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Nearside front lower arm ball joint has slight play and gaiter slightly perished

Offside front chassis rail slightly corroded near engine mount

Offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Slight oil weep

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,069 miles

**STRONG ADVICE** Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Offside Rear handbrake cable in slight poor condition.

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 77,057 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

**STRONG ADVICE** Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Both rear handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 77,035 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

**STRONG ADVICE** Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

**STRONG ADVICE** Front brake discs in poor condition

**STRONG ADVICE** Offside front brake pads worn low

Both rear handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. Exhaust system is in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake effort only just met, system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,481 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 67,432 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,955 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,140 miles

exhaust box slightly crodded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,865 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated from corrosion at down pipe

Rear exhaust box deteriorated from corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2016 48,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated from corrosion at down pipe

Rear exhaust box deteriorated from corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight flexi blow (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,900 miles

advise nearside rear tyre is cracking within treads

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise nearside rear tyre is cracking within treads

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded not blowing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 28,177 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,177 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 23,972 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,972 miles

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

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 ESG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

VK59 ESG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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