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LV09 VWG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,369 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,688 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 85,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,412 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 77,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,623 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,210 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 64,209 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 57,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 57,286 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,843 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 53,843 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,417 miles

Offside Coolant leak radiator leak o/s

exhaust corroded

o/s/f door mirror cover cracked front / rear bumper cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2017 49,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Coolant leak radiator leak o/s

exhaust corroded

o/s/f door mirror cover cracked front / rear bumper cracked

Pass 27 May 2016 41,822 miles

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

exhaust back box and clamp excessively corroded but not blowing yet

Fail 26 May 2016 41,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/R14 82t (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust back box and clamp excessively corroded but not blowing yet

Pass 6 Jun 2015 36,221 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 29,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,105 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 24,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,479 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

Rear exhaust section slightly deterioated

Fail 19 Jun 2012 20,479 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

Rear exhaust section slightly deterioated

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 VWG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV09 VWG registered?

LV09 VWG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is LV09 VWG safe to buy?

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