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FP09 VKM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 101,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,941 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded and under sealed

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 92,941 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded and under sealed

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 92,410 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,151 miles

Central Front Front exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen less than 40mm -Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear backbox hangar rubber extremely perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 87,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount excessively corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has had a puncture repair in the sidewall causing it to heavily perish and bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Front exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen less than 40mm -Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear backbox hangar rubber extremely perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear wiper split/ no rubber remaining

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,218 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,061 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 81,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 76,617 miles

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

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 26 May 2018 76,606 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 20 May 2017 65,030 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

Fail 19 May 2017 65,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak radiator

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 57,904 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 43,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 24,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 7,775 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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FP09 VKM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FP09 VKM, 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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FP09 VKM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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