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RE09 VLO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,336 mi
Last recorded70,336 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,336 miles

Nearside rear service and parking brake performances are both low

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 70,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear service and parking brake performances are both low

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,368 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure

parking brake performance 17% minimum limit 16%

Fail 11 Feb 2025 68,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure

parking brake performance 17% minimum limit 16%

Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,688 miles

Rear both rear suspension bump stops loose

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,418 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 65,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 63,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm on outer tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,530 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,681 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 30,404 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 30,403 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 26,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,612 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 VLO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE09 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

RE09 VLO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is RE09 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 VLO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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