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RV09 KVA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,723 mi
Last recorded26,723 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 KVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 26,723 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 26,258 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 25,794 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 25,336 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 24,421 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 22,573 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 16,282 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 15,518 miles

Light bind offside rear brake

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,699 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 12,699 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)

Both front tyres balding on inner-most edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 11,285 miles

both front tyres getting low

both front tyres getting low on inner edge shoulders

Pass 6 Feb 2012 10,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RV09 KVA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RV09 KVA, 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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RV09 KVA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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