CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE09 VKN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,598 mi
Last recorded67,598 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 VKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 67,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded through outer skin

Fail 2 Sep 2024 67,591 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded through outer skin

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,563 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,892 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust corroded not holed

Pass 14 Sep 2020 51,157 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,274 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 50,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 46,430 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres tread getting low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 44,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2017 36,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both rear tyre treads lumpy

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 30,317 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 30,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 24,905 miles

note/panel damage to tailgate and offside rear panel

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,783 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 14,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,634 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE09 VKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKN, 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

How do I check the history of RE09 VKN?

You can check the full history of RE09 VKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE09 VKN registered?

RE09 VKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is RE09 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 VKN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE09 VKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE09 VKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.