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RE09 VPL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,548 mi
Last recorded107,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,548 miles

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop breaking up

Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,295 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,483 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 84,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,061 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,909 miles

Front top mounts corroded

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2016 52,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box clamp missing

n/s/r light unit cracked

rear box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jun 2016 52,164 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box clamp missing

n/s/r light unit cracked

rear box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,973 miles

offside front tyre perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,989 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,546 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 25,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VPL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

RE09 VPL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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