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CA09 VDX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,273 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess one bracket damaged and loose both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 43,513 miles

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

Rear axle corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 43,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 38,246 miles

gearbox oil leak nearside shaft seal

Fail 18 May 2018 38,246 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

gearbox oil leak nearside shaft seal

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,812 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY close to limits advise regular checks (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2016 31,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY close to limits advise regular checks (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 18,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,075 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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CA09 VDX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA09 VDX, 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 CA09 VDX registered?

CA09 VDX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is CA09 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 VDX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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