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VK09 FSD

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,475 mi
Last recorded22,475 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 22,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 22,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 21,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,281 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 21,269 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated/delaminating (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 20,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 20,456 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 20,360 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 19,697 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 19,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 28,999 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 17,921 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 16,964 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 15,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 13,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 1 May 2014 13,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 3 May 2013 11,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front & both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 3 May 2013 11,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front & both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 14 May 2012 8,698 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 FSD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

VK09 FSD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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