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AV09 VJL

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,189 mi
Last recorded134,189 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,189 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

exhaust blow. flexi joint

n/s/f play in wheel bearing

o/s bodywork damage

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 134,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

exhaust blow. flexi joint

n/s/f play in wheel bearing

o/s bodywork damage

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,355 miles

play both front lower arm rear bushes.

play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2022 125,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

play both front lower arm rear bushes.

play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,964 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 113,962 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BAD ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,975 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 104,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,737 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,709 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (prescribed area) hole caused by corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,901 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front outer sill corroded but not considered exessive

Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,898 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front outer sill corroded but not considered exessive

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,349 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 47,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,799 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

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 VJL is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

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