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CK09 KVU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,399 mi
Last recorded95,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 KVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 95,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 95,388 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bump stop attachment is corroded resulting in bump stop falling off (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 81,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

grease around nearside inner cv gaiter

Fail 23 Sep 2023 81,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

grease around nearside inner cv gaiter

Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 52,334 miles

corrosion on rea rexhaust

corrosion on suspension parts and rear beam

knock in steering rack require attention shortly

Fail 28 May 2019 52,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on rea rexhaust

corrosion on suspension parts and rear beam

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,670 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust require changing shortly

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,353 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,311 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust require changing shortly

Fail 26 May 2015 34,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

corrosion on rear exhaust require changing shortly

Pass 28 May 2014 28,281 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 28,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 May 2013 24,377 miles

unable to see pads

Pass 22 May 2012 19,204 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

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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CK09 KVU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK09 KVU, 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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CK09 KVU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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