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VK09 FSV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,149 mi
Last recorded131,149 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,149 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

offside front indicator flashing pale orange

offside front tyre perished worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2021 131,121 miles

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

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

imbalance between parking brakes

offside front indicator flashing pale orange

offside front tyre perished worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2020 126,145 miles

exhaust system and rubber mountings in poor condition

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside washers poor

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2020 126,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system and rubber mountings in poor condition

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

nearside washers poor

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2019 121,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,140 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,175 miles

Both rear bump stops insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,175 miles

Both rear bump stops insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,518 miles

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

rear silen cer startin g to deteriorate

Pass 3 May 2013 56,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,921 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 45,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 FSV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

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

Is VK09 FSV safe to buy?

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