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VU59 EGF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 EGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,150 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2015 75,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,445 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EGF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VU59 EGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU59 EGF registered?

VU59 EGF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is VU59 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU59 EGF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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