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V10 VMO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,637 mi
Last recorded129,637 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 VMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,637 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 129,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 122,894 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 117,072 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 111,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 105,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 100,875 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

clutch pedal loose

Fail 12 Apr 2021 100,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

handbrake travel high

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Reversing lamp not working

clutch pedal loose

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,146 miles

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2019 93,126 miles

All tyre pressures corrected

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Off side number plate lamp inoperative. New bulb fitted

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 16 Nov 2019 93,126 miles

All tyre pressures corrected

Nearside Front Position lamp not working New Bulb Fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Off side number plate lamp inoperative. New bulb fitted

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 85,424 miles

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

coolant level on minimum

Fail 17 Nov 2018 85,424 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

coolant level on minimum

Pass 16 Dec 2017 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cut, not exposing cords

Rear Exhuast system deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,364 miles

ns and os wiper blades split

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,282 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,850 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,388 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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V10 VMO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V10 VMO, 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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V10 VMO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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