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CV09 YGK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,516 mi
Last recorded80,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 YGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,516 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 80,513 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 73,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os 'd' bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os headlamps slightly cloudy/ scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear corrosion on ns and os brake ferrule/ rear axel

Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,570 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Offside Rear number plate light loose in housing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs ,both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level getting low

Fail 30 May 2022 60,564 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Offside Rear number plate light loose in housing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs ,both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level getting low

Pass 26 May 2021 53,690 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light loose /broken

Fail 26 May 2021 53,690 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light loose /broken

Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 47,500 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,017 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 18,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,041 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 11,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,753 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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CV09 YGK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV09 YGK, 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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CV09 YGK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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