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KV09 KVA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,107 mi
Last recorded85,107 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 KVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 84,426 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,635 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fuel filler cap wasn't fitted correctly - customer advised.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 83,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge of tread and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fuel filler cap wasn't fitted correctly - customer advised.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,747 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,738 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 73,463 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,186 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

oil leak on gearbox

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

oil leak on gearbox

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,084 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 56,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,029 miles

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,029 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,380 miles

Both front tyres edges worn

Unable to check rear seat belt condition/security as rear seats fully loaded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 41,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres edges worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to check rear seat belt condition/security as rear seats fully loaded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,820 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 34,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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KV09 KVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV09 KVA, 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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KV09 KVA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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