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FV09 VYL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,018 mi
Last recorded48,018 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 VYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 48,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view mirror insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 48,014 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi & Backbox joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view mirror insecure ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 42,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 42,982 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 35,764 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 35,763 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear wire. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,977 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Fail 8 Nov 2022 27,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jul 2019 25,719 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 25,717 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak WONT CLEAR LAMBDA (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 23,875 miles

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

Rear bumper slight damage on nearside

Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,280 miles

both rear and offside front tyres starting to crack,but no cords are visible

Fail 20 Jul 2016 17,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated slightly (7.1.2)

both rear and offside front tyres starting to crack,but no cords are visible

Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,923 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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FV09 VYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FV09 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

FV09 VYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is FV09 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 VYL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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