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FP09 VLL

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,308 mi
Last recorded81,308 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 VLL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 81,308 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 81,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,467 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 73,599 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 73,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,995 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 70,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 68,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 64,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 58,160 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 53,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,057 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 30,486 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 30,401 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 24,708 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 VLL is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLL, 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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What year was FP09 VLL registered?

FP09 VLL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is FP09 VLL safe to buy?

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