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LV09 VXF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,435 mi
Last recorded85,435 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 VXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 85,435 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 85,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,657 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,816 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,004 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,004 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,150 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 63,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,549 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 50,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,852 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2014 37,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,734 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 VXF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

LV09 VXF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is LV09 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 VXF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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