MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
**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
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
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
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.
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))
exhaust box slightly crodded
Front exhaust clamp deteriorated from corrosion at down pipe
Rear exhaust box deteriorated from corrosion
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight flexi blow (7.1.2)
advise nearside rear tyre is cracking within treads
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise nearside rear tyre is cracking within treads
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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VK59 ESG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2009.
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