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LS09 VAO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,796 mi
Last recorded76,796 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 VAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,796 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 76,790 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 15kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,524 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,514 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box corroded & clamp missing

Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust back box corroded & clamp missing

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,990 miles

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Nearside Front split but cleaning screen

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing

Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,990 miles

Nearside Front split but cleaning screen

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

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

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,019 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,111 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 22,001 miles

Offside 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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LS09 VAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS09 VAO, 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 LS09 VAO registered?

LS09 VAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is LS09 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 VAO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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