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VK09 UUT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,256 mi
Last recorded116,256 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 116,252 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 108,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,456 miles

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

Rear rear axle corroded.

Rear rear silencer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,049 miles

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,180 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 86,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,307 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,292 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,180 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 68,173 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 58,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,093 miles

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

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 UUT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

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

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