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KR09 PPV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 PPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 134,173 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible slightly damage (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sun visor shield slightly loose

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible slightly damage (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sun visor shield slightly loose

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 128,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 128,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 119,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 119,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 110,209 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,163 miles

Front registration plate faded.

Offside and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 93,163 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust front section bracket broken and rear silencer clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Engine sump pan in very poor condition.

Exhaust system in poor condition and front flexible section damaged.

Front registration plate faded.

Offside and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,114 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and peeling

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,961 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,621 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 63,734 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,253 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,790 miles

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

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 22 May 2013 36,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,296 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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KR09 PPV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KR09 PPV, 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 KR09 PPV registered?

KR09 PPV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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