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RV09 VFA

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 90,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 90,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,094 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,279 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 77,240 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 73,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,508 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,020 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 63,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,854 miles

Vehicle just met emissions standards, may require servicing/ further attention. Slight mis-firing from engine.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,228 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2016 53,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall splitting not yet to cords also has tread cracking and worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking and nailed

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,047 miles

1 ltr engine oil added to complete test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

nsf tyre bald outer edge

osf tyre bald inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,198 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,088 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,941 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 57,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,233 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 VFA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV09 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

RV09 VFA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is RV09 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 VFA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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