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PX09 VZC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,121 mi
Last recorded76,121 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 VZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,899 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 73,898 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

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

rear axle overall surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,826 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 67,823 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 65,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 61,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,396 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on both front strut top mountings

corrosion on n/s rear shocker casings

corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on sump

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,579 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 47,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,910 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 44,910 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corrosion (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,926 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin

Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,611 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

very slight leak from radiator

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,252 miles

rear tyres low tread outer edges and perrishing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,572 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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PX09 VZC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX09 VZC, 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 PX09 VZC registered?

PX09 VZC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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