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VK09 FRU

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,120 mi
Last recorded95,120 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 95,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounts x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 Worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2023 94,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 94,670 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,424 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 93,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished - structure compromised 175 - 65 - 14 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn right to legal limit across tread width 175 - 65 - R14 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked / perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer leaking on weld and joint to centre pipe

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade mounting clip loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil topped up as insufficient to allow test to be completed

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,797 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 86,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 75,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,210 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,121 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,639 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 45,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,441 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 36,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 FRU is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FRU, 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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VK09 FRU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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