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PN09 VDC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,037 mi
Last recorded57,037 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 VDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 57,037 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2026 57,037 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 54,032 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 54,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,161 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 52,161 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,960 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 50,960 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,376 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 48,376 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,971 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 45,938 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,389 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot perrishing

rear exhaust section very corroded and leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,239 miles

Nearside Rear outer skin on rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,931 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,142 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 11,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,960 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PN09 VDC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PN09 VDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN09 VDC registered?

PN09 VDC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is PN09 VDC safe to buy?

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