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VU59 EDP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,968 mi
Last recorded91,968 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 EDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,968 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,439 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,141 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,385 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,789 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 61,787 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,698 miles

engine oil leak

ns drive shaft oil seal leaking

nsr tyre worn uneaven on inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight bind from osr brake

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,465 miles

Front brake pads very very low

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,581 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,037 miles

BEST POSSIBLE CHECK N/S/R SEAT BELT CHILD SEAT FITTED

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY PERISHED N/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 27 Dec 2012 15,215 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 15,215 miles

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

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

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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VU59 EDP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU59 EDP, 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 VU59 EDP registered?

VU59 EDP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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