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AV09 VHX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,938 mi
Last recorded137,938 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 137,938 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 137,870 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 129,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 119,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 109,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,621 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 100,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,469 miles

rear exhaust silencer box/pipe very rusty/weak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,775 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,775 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,321 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,738 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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AV09 VHX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV09 VHX, 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 AV09 VHX registered?

AV09 VHX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AV09 VHX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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