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VK09 XLX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,632 mi
Last recorded35,632 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 35,632 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside - subframe, rear axle, suspension and steering components

Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,436 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,588 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides,slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer poor,and clamp missing,however is still secure

Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,916 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating,and clamp rotted through,is secure

Pass 23 Jun 2021 29,091 miles

rear silencer poor condition,and clamp rotted through,system still secure

Fail 23 Jun 2021 29,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

rear silencer poor condition,and clamp rotted through,system still secure

Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp for back box joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,692 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,606 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 16,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 15,896 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 15,043 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 13,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,277 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 May 2013 11,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 8,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

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

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