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RE09 VPW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 VPW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 74,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,710 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap worn

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,856 miles

Clutch pedal has movement, would advise repair

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

Nearside rear bump stop loose

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,985 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 54,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,802 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded slight leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,199 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,725 miles

both front and both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,444 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 VPW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

RE09 VPW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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