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VO59 ESG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,273 mi
Last recorded77,273 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 ESG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 77,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,958 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,958 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,364 miles

Rear shock absorber top rubber bushes deteriorated both sides , no excessive movement

Fail 24 Aug 2018 63,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorber top rubber bushes deteriorated both sides , no excessive movement

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Silencer in poor condition but not leaking gas.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,495 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,495 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,060 miles

Rear Exhaust Box rusty.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,120 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 25,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,564 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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VO59 ESG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO59 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 VO59 ESG registered?

VO59 ESG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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