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VK09 FHX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 84,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,084 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,189 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush bonding separating (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush bonding separating (5.3.2 (c))

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

air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and partially missing

Fail 8 Mar 2021 48,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush bonding separating (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush bonding separating (5.3.2 (c))

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

air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and partially missing

Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,633 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 31,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,942 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,604 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,223 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 2,682 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 FHX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHX, 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 FHX registered?

VK09 FHX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is VK09 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 FHX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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