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FV09 VNO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 74,166 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 71,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 175 65 14t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,677 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Flex exhaust poor

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,936 miles

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion both front wheel arches behind shockers

Fail 16 Sep 2020 56,935 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion both front wheel arches behind shockers

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,334 miles

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Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,049 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear pressed steel suspension showing corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,414 miles

rear exhaust box, outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,860 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 28,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front exhaust clamp missing

front exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,137 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,141 miles

all 4 tyres 3mm, 175/65x14

Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,197 miles

O/S/R brake slightly binding

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 VNO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNO, 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 FV09 VNO registered?

FV09 VNO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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