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GV09 VXO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,192 mi
Last recorded93,192 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 VXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 93,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 92,763 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around offside and nearside coil spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 92,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around offside and nearside coil spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 92,743 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 80,943 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,643 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,410 miles

Corrosion on rear beam axle. lighter surface corrosion on other underside components.

Nearside Rear Cracking/splitting around circumference of tyre.

Offside Rear Light cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,256 miles

slight perishing in both rear tyre walls

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer join is heavily corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 70,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer join is heavily corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,804 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 65,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,334 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 57,333 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,217 miles

rear box starting to rust

Fail 13 Jul 2015 48,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear box starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,222 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking...rear silencer rusting/flaking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 39,569 miles

Both front tyres worn low on there edges & Both worn low on tread -close to excess-

Both rear tyres perished & cracking

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer side wall -close to excess-

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust system back box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,569 miles

Both front tyres worn low on there edges & Both worn low on tread -close to excess-

Both rear tyres perished & cracking

Nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer side wall -close to excess-

Rear exhaust system back box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,262 miles

Both rear tyres perisced & starting to become cracked on there side walls!

Near side front wiper split @ ends!

Slight exhaust blow from rear box & rear box joint!

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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GV09 VXO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GV09 VXO, 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 GV09 VXO registered?

GV09 VXO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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