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VK09 FKL

2009 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,782 mi
Last recorded90,782 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford S-max89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FKL
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 90,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,538 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 88,538 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 78,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 75,255 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 75,255 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 73,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 73,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 70,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 65,821 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,931 miles

No emission readings

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,378 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 39,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 32,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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VK09 FKL is a 2009 Ford S-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 89,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 FKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 FKL registered?

VK09 FKL is a 2009 Ford S-max, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is VK09 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 FKL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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