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FV09 VCG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VCG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 99,877 miles

Coolant leak From radiator ()

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,465 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 97,454 miles

Offside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification spring cup previously welded (5.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 94,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat/saddle showing signs of significant corrosion/rust build up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 92,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamp insecure/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat/saddle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle high 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat/saddle showing signs of significant corrosion/rust build up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 87,625 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,454 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 86,454 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 85,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,852 miles

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal broke

wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2016 66,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,664 miles

advise offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2014 47,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,042 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2012 27,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rear section corroded slightly

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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FV09 VCG 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 63.6%.

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 FV09 VCG, 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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FV09 VCG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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