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AV09 VJA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,432 mi
Last recorded96,432 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 96,432 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,702 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 89,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2023 79,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 76,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,770 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 66,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded / pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked and broken.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 15 Jun 2019 50,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,475 miles

Clutch fluid reservoir on minimum.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass broken.

Passenger's air bag turned off.

Fail 2 Jun 2018 45,376 miles

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

Clutch fluid reservoir on minimum.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass broken.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's air bag turned off.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,134 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens is cracked

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,605 miles

Engine oil level at minimum level

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Passenger side air bag disabled

Fail 6 Jun 2016 33,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine oil level at minimum level

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Passenger side air bag disabled

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,446 miles

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear brake meets efficiancy but lower than n/s

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,396 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 VJA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV09 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

AV09 VJA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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