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VX59 AXK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,883 mi
Last recorded161,883 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 AXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 161,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 151,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 141,216 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 141,216 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,604 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both headlights (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread reamining and very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread reamining and very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside parking brake effort is slightly low

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge

parking brake effort only just made minimum effort required & may need adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jul 2018 98,576 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,945 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VX59 AXK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VX59 AXK, 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 VX59 AXK registered?

VX59 AXK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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