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VO59 JKX

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,388 mi
Last recorded169,388 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 JKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 169,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 169,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 147,772 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 147,772 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emmsions not teseted (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 147,728 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil leak and exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaks from catalytic converter to flexi, mid pipe to backbox and from backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine From sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 142,076 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 142,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,126 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 85,122 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured Top mount rusted away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured Rear axel rotten on offside spring cup (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,844 miles

Emissions lambda reading only just met requirements

Exhaust knocking on chassis under vehicle

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,170 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 79,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,239 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 64,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,064 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,063 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,158 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle inbalance 31% (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer outter skin braking away rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,158 miles

exhaust system corroding, back box outer skin peeling away

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,824 miles

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,625 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 JKX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JKX, 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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VO59 JKX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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