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VK09 NFT

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,645 mi
Last recorded126,645 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 126,645 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 126,645 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,709 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,819 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 109,275 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 88,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 88,114 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 80,388 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2018 80,301 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 23 May 2017 71,579 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

exhaust backbox outerskin corroding

Fail 22 May 2017 71,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

exhaust backbox outerskin corroding

Pass 19 May 2016 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2015 52,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

child seat fitted to the nsr, not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.

damage to the nearside sill area

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated.

o/s/r tyre cut in the tread, no cords visible

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Fail 26 May 2015 52,575 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

child seat fitted to the nsr, not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.

damage to the nearside sill area

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated.

o/s/r tyre cut in the tread, no cords visible

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Pass 22 May 2014 44,540 miles

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2014 44,443 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2013 35,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to sill nearside

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust flexy section deteriorated

o/s (drivers) wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2012 26,339 miles

engine breather pipe split

Fail 12 May 2012 26,339 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

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 NFT is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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