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SV09 VWY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,297 mi
Last recorded47,297 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,297 miles

Both front subframe extensions corroded

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking, perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 47,297 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front subframe extensions corroded

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking, perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,816 miles

All road wheels corroded

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Brake drum back plate corroded - both sides

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper blade torn

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 46,817 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Engine compartment holed on inner wing/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All road wheels corroded

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Brake drum back plate corroded - both sides

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper blade torn

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 46,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded, pitted , scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 46,372 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 46,371 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop insecure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,553 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,168 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking slightly ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 43,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Strut top washer holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking slightly ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,178 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Battery requires boosting

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

Offside Front Strut top mounting corroded

Oil leak Engine sump ()

Rear Exhaust mounting perished

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,334 miles

Engine sump porous

Exhaust front/centre clamp missing

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Coolant leak Small leak at radiator ()

Rear Wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Jun 2016 40,334 miles

Engine sump porous

Exhaust front/centre clamp missing

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Coolant leak Small leak at radiator ()

Rear Wiper blade torn

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 37,647 miles

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

Rear back box corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 37,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 35,375 miles

exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 May 2013 32,306 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box in poor condition

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Fail 14 May 2013 32,306 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust back box in poor condition

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2012 29,649 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 VWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV09 VWY, 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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SV09 VWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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