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LV09 RVE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,470 mi
Last recorded74,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 RVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,470 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 70,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,904 miles

exhaust centre pipe & rear silencer corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,445 miles

exhaust system corroding in most places

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,361 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/peeling

Fail 10 Feb 2022 60,361 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses clouding

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/peeling

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,669 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding slightly .and securing clamp missing but secure and not blowing ./

headlamps dulling over slightly just met pattern criteria ./

slight perishing on front lower arm rear bushs not resulting in movement at time of test ./

slight play in rear axle bush s

Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroding slightly .and securing clamp missing but secure and not blowing ./

headlamps dulling over slightly just met pattern criteria ./

slight perishing on front lower arm rear bushs not resulting in movement at time of test ./

slight play in rear axle bush s

Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,988 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 41,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle suspension cups corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,141 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 8,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres low on tread

Pass 29 May 2015 8,397 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 28 May 2014 7,135 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 5,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 4,759 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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LV09 RVE 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 LV09 RVE, 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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LV09 RVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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