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VK59 EWT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,557 mi
Last recorded47,557 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 EWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 47,557 miles

Coolant leak Water housing above gearbox

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 41,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ...silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ...lower cups nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ...on subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ...on subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 28,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 23,814 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,990 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 15,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 10,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 10,113 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2017 8,933 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 7,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 6,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 5,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 4,261 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 4,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 3,551 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 EWT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 EWT registered?

VK59 EWT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 EWT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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