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VO59 JOU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,949 mi
Last recorded79,949 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 JOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 79,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 77,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,398 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

CAT SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH.

CLAMP MISSING FROM MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive nsf drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITYEMS.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 61,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure NEW HEAD LIGHT UNIT RERQUIRED. (4.1.1 (c))

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

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

CAT SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH.

CLAMP MISSING FROM MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive nsf drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITYEMS.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer clamp missing - but still secure

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,604 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box slightly corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2018 44,604 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust back box slightly corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,095 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 3,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 2,919 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 JOU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VO59 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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