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VK59 RYO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,569 mi
Last recorded57,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 57,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 56,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 55,562 miles

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension top mount retaining caps,nuts and shocks corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Front Inner cv boot clip loose.

Rear axle corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2023 55,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (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 Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension top mount retaining caps,nuts and shocks corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Front Inner cv boot clip loose.

Offside Rear brake backing plate damp but not yet leaking. suspect wheel cylinder leaking in brake drum.strip rear brakes and repair.

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both wheel cylinders. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,538 miles

Corrosion to Rear Axle

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 54,537 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Corrosion to Rear Axle

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn and wall slight damage

Fail 30 Jun 2021 46,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn and wall slight damage

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,853 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 39,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,929 miles

Front Both front tyre valves perished

Front Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 34,929 miles

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

Front Both front tyre valves perished

Front Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,366 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,742 miles

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

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

sidewalls of all tyres cracking badly

Fail 21 Jun 2017 23,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

sidewalls of all tyres cracking badly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,234 miles

all four tyres slightly perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 7,396 miles

Front tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 2,672 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 2,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 1,610 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 RYO 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 68.2%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

VK59 RYO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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