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RE09 VAV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,967 mi
Last recorded106,967 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 VAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated requires attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,063 miles

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

underside components heavily corroded in places

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 70,089 miles

Reversing lamp Inoperative

Fail 28 May 2019 70,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp Inoperative

Pass 25 May 2018 61,485 miles

both sides rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 27 May 2017 57,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 41,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 28 May 2014 29,920 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 16 May 2013 22,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,417 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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RE09 VAV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE09 VAV, 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 RE09 VAV registered?

RE09 VAV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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