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MA09 VCU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,081 mi
Last recorded78,081 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,081 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,522 miles

Coolant leak from bleeder

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak from bleeder

Pass 26 Jan 2024 63,366 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2024 63,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear exhaust back box poor condition

Coolant leak above gearbox and possible water pump noise ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

temporary type fuel cap fitted but sealing type

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 43,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strongly advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/ small deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge totally devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front track control arm rear bush deteriorated it is not allowing excessive movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 40,669 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge totally devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front track control arm rear bush deteriorated it is not allowing excessive movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources hanging down inside rear bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle coil spring seats corroded and o/s/r bump stop insecure inside coil spring

Fail 19 Jun 2018 35,585 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not tightening or locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources hanging down inside rear bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle coil spring seats corroded and o/s/r bump stop insecure inside coil spring

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,176 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear spring cups (axle) corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 31,176 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective mounting excessively corroded (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear coil springs corroded

rear spring cups (axle) corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,462 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 11,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust back box corroded..

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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MA09 VCU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA09 VCU, 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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MA09 VCU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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