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DV09 VFO

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,678 mi
Last recorded91,678 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 VFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 85,577 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 85,577 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 80,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,477 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 68,569 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 68,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened main axle spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 63,271 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 63,270 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 59,532 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 59,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,308 miles

slight knocking to steering rack when rocked to the left and right

Fail 14 May 2018 47,308 miles

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

slight knocking to steering rack when rocked to the left and right

Pass 12 May 2017 41,262 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 41,262 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 35,622 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 24,056 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 24,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 19,225 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 19,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 14,304 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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DV09 VFO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV09 VFO, 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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DV09 VFO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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