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SV09 VPX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,733 mi
Last recorded67,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 VPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 67,733 miles

Rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 66,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 66,456 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,196 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 65,192 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,542 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 61,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,743 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 54,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,378 miles

clutch release bearing is VERY noisy

Fail 26 Feb 2020 51,378 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded through in two places (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop is loose - causing axle damage

clutch release bearing is VERY noisy

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,920 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,378 miles

rear axle is very rusted throughout

Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,912 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 40,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,074 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 38,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 31,781 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 31,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,112 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,470 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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SV09 VPX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SV09 VPX, 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 SV09 VPX registered?

SV09 VPX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is SV09 VPX safe to buy?

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