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VK09 AVV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 AVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,645 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 90,645 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,620 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 85,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,940 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,092 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,467 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,829 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 41,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,036 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 34,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 27,824 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,271 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the outer edges

some distorsion to the n/s/f inner rim

some restricted movement to the o/s/f wheel

the rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 23,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are worn on the outer edges

some distorsion to the n/s/f inner rim

some restricted movement to the o/s/f wheel

the rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,114 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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VK09 AVV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK09 AVV, 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 VK09 AVV registered?

VK09 AVV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is VK09 AVV safe to buy?

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