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LV09 RVO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,834 mi
Last recorded145,834 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 RVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 145,834 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 145,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 143,503 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 143,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 132,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,026 miles

Offside Front drivers sun visor securing clip missing - visor secure in up position

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 123,026 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak from exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from pipe/box joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front drivers sun visor securing clip missing - visor secure in up position

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,493 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,473 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 104,210 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,249 miles

Offside Rear bump stop broken

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

Rear lower part of seat insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,938 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 16 Dec 2017 64,495 miles

Exhaust front mounting clamp broken and exhaust system in poor condition.

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 51,330 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded too outer skin but no leak of gasses

Fail 28 Dec 2016 51,330 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded too outer skin but no leak of gasses

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,789 miles

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

rear exhaust outer cover rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,323 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 33,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,462 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 RVO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LV09 RVO, 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 LV09 RVO registered?

LV09 RVO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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