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MA09 VGM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,724 mi
Last recorded29,724 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 VGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 29,724 miles

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

Detachable wiper scuttle panel corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Offside & Nearside tyre treads worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 29,724 miles

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

Detachable wiper scuttle panel corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Offside & Nearside tyre treads worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 27,959 miles

Detachable wiper scuttle panel corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Offside & Nearside tyre treads worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 27,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Detachable wiper scuttle panel corroded

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

Nearside rear lamp full of water

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Offside & Nearside tyre treads worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 27,864 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 27,609 miles

clutch pedal loose

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 26,652 miles

clutch pedal loose

Fail 23 May 2022 26,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal loose

Pass 10 May 2021 25,764 miles

clutch pedal loose

Pass 11 May 2020 25,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 24,420 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the inner shoulder

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from the joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet support insecure

Pass 11 May 2018 23,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 21,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 19,220 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 19,220 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)

Pass 12 May 2015 17,658 miles

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

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

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

bonnet strut inscure

Pass 14 May 2014 15,442 miles

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 13,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,739 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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MA09 VGM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 MA09 VGM, 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 MA09 VGM registered?

MA09 VGM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is MA09 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA09 VGM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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