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RV09 KVE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 KVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 88,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,063 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 81,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jul 2023 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 75,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,526 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 71,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 62,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,830 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 58,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,015 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre getting close to wear marks

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,015 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre getting close to wear marks

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,853 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,853 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,373 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyra side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,068 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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RV09 KVE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RV09 KVE, 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 RV09 KVE registered?

RV09 KVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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The MOT history for RV09 KVE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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