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LV09 VWN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 VWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,772 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

rear axle rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2024 78,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

rear axle rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,659 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 69,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 67,767 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 63,244 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 56,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and has side wall damage

both front tyre worn on edges

clutch stiff

oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,471 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 49,470 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,753 miles

offside rear brake backing plate is damp

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,267 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,335 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,186 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 14,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VWN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

LV09 VWN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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