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MJ09 VTK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 VTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 97,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 93,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,923 miles

Clutch pedal broken

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 91,871 miles

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

Clutch pedal broken

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,438 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,367 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle on nearside under spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle on offside under spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 83,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,857 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

center exhaust mount corroded

child seat fitted

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

front tyres wearing on edges

mid to rear exhaust clamp missing

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2020 82,856 miles

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

center exhaust mount corroded

child seat fitted

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

front tyres wearing on edges

mid to rear exhaust clamp missing

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,417 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,982 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 73,982 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 68,194 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 57,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 48,144 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 48,144 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 38,356 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 25,754 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 25,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 13,594 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MJ09 VTK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ09 VTK, 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 MJ09 VTK registered?

MJ09 VTK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is MJ09 VTK safe to buy?

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