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VK09 TFY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,829 mi
Last recorded100,829 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 TFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 100,829 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis leg bellow engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 100,826 miles

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

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

Coolant leak bleed screw ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis leg bellow engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,359 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 top caps corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

coolant low,residue present around thermostat housing

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 11 May 2023 94,359 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 top caps corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

coolant low,residue present around thermostat housing

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 May 2022 88,611 miles

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

Front x2 suspension strut top caps corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 84,302 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 top caps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x2 bump stops detached

Fail 12 May 2021 84,302 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 top caps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake outer cable deteriorated

Rear x2 bump stops detached

sump corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 81,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop come off

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Fail 4 May 2020 81,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop come off

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 10 May 2019 75,938 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 75,937 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perrished

Pass 15 May 2018 68,479 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 60,614 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 52,911 miles

Centre exhaust pipe

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 May 2015 45,434 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 37,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 37,935 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion present on front brake discs

Pass 28 May 2013 30,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,398 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 TFY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

VK09 TFY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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