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VK59 SUV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 SUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,436 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns/os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns/os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside 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 13 Dec 2024 76,986 miles

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

rear axle corroded not excessive

Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded not excessive

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,657 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,655 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 70,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,442 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 61,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2019 52,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 21,407 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 15,740 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 SUV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

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

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