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NA09 VHW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA09 VHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,510 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 89,504 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,144 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 75,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f + o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f + o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear spring cup holders corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 71,009 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 71,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 62,345 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 62,330 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 62,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,508 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,421 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust corroded and front flexie mesh split.

Fail 3 May 2016 44,421 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp. (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust corroded and front flexie mesh split.

Pass 8 May 2015 40,568 miles

exhaust corroded and front flexie mesh split.

front exhaust securing bracket broken.

offside rear handbrake cable split.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear shockers corroded.

rear wiper split.

Fail 8 May 2015 40,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded and front flexie mesh split.

front exhaust securing bracket broken.

offside rear handbrake cable split.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear shockers corroded.

rear wiper split.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,262 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket snapped

osf & nsf wheels binding slightly

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,669 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,037 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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NA09 VHW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NA09 VHW, 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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NA09 VHW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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