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CX09 VSY

2009 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,285 mi
Last recorded87,285 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 87,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and coil springs slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,815 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing axle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 84,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust flexible joint leaking gasses affecting lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing axle has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,391 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Dec 2023 81,391 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged o/s and n/s rear tyres severe cracking to outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,212 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 77,144 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,886 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 72,841 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe exhaust flexi excessively deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 70,697 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,031 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,919 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

inflator bottle expired 09/12

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,404 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,939 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,444 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded but no leakage of gasses

Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 25,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 21,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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CX09 VSY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CX09 VSY, 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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CX09 VSY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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