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KU09 VCW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,826 mi
Last recorded87,826 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 VCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 87,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shocks showing signs of Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 87,826 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Item Removed for Test. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shocks showing signs of Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 78,931 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,582 miles

brake travel long for model/year and parking brake effort only just met requirements indicating repair may be required

Fail 21 Dec 2022 71,517 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake travel long for model/year and parking brake effort only just met requirements indicating repair may be required

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,212 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Clutch pedal loose

Fail 22 Jun 2018 59,517 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Clutch pedal loose

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,430 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,287 miles

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

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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KU09 VCW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU09 VCW, 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 KU09 VCW registered?

KU09 VCW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is KU09 VCW safe to buy?

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