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RE09 VDA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,848 mi
Last recorded76,848 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 VDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,173 miles

front brake pads wearing low

minor damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - recommend replacement

Pass 15 May 2018 45,855 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - recommend replacement

Pass 23 May 2017 42,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

see seperate document.

Fail 23 May 2017 42,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

see seperate document.

Pass 18 May 2016 37,410 miles

see documents attached

Pass 28 May 2015 32,004 miles

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Pass 22 May 2014 26,371 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 24 May 2013 21,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,283 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 VDA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VDA, 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 RE09 VDA registered?

RE09 VDA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is RE09 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 VDA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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