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CE09 VFX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,136 mi
Last recorded81,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 VFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 81,136 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 81,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 76,367 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 76,367 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,835 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit condensated

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 118,835 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit condensated

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,971 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 66,971 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,203 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,108 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing system secure

Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,421 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 51,306 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 46,585 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,861 miles

Exhaust general condition corroded but not insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 38,859 miles

Front front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust general condition corroded but not insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,063 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,223 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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CE09 VFX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CE09 VFX, 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 CE09 VFX registered?

CE09 VFX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is CE09 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 VFX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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