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MF09 VKS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,069 mi
Last recorded122,069 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 VKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,069 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 122,068 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 117,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 113,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,053 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,279 miles

Both rear handbrake hangers broken but still supported

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2018 103,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear handbrake hangers broken but still supported

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,176 miles

o/s and n/s handbrake cable brackets broken

Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,179 miles

Offside Front Seat will not tilt forward, restricting access to rear seat

Fail 1 Dec 2016 78,179 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Suction mount (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat will not tilt forward, restricting access to rear seat

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,173 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

possible play in o/s and n/s front link rods

rear part of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,613 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 44,745 miles

back box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,205 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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MF09 VKS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF09 VKS, 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 MF09 VKS registered?

MF09 VKS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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