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VK09 UUO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,914 mi
Last recorded87,914 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,176 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Rear sub frame corroded.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,194 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,989 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 81,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush completely detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush completely detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Internal knocking noise when operated (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box casing corroded & slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box very rusty but not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,756 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust back box badly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2017 50,754 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened edge of the disc falling apart (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust back box badly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,022 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded / deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 18,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,026 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 12,325 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 UUO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 UUO registered?

VK09 UUO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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