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LV09 VWW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,434 mi
Last recorded31,434 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 31,434 miles

Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear position lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2026 31,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear position lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2025 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp (possible driveshaft oil seal worn?) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 29,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp (possible driveshaft oil seal worn?) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 28,390 miles

nearside and offside front top mounts noisy

noise on clutch or gear box possibly clutch bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2024 28,390 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

nearside and offside front top mounts noisy

noise on clutch or gear box possibly clutch bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2023 26,769 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,537 miles

coolant leak above gearbox

exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2021 23,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 23,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,653 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding (slight leaks).

Pass 13 Jul 2019 21,049 miles

Nearside front (inner) driveshaft gaiter damp

Rear silencer poor (exhaust silencer corroding)

Slight oil leak engine area

Pass 14 Jul 2018 19,093 miles

e m l light on intermittently

Pass 15 Jul 2017 17,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 13,931 miles

e m l light on

Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,244 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 8,132 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 3,440 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 VWW 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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

LV09 VWW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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