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VK09 XOA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,376 mi
Last recorded109,376 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 XOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 109,376 miles

Central Front Exhaust bracket heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2025 109,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" Flatblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust bracket heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread at 3mm

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 103,648 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 103,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,520 miles

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

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

both headlights tarnished

fan blades broken

Fail 1 Sep 2023 95,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

headlights cloudy

no oil shown on dipstick

radiator fan housing loose

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,943 miles

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

cooling fan is broken

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2022 85,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

cooling fan is broken

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,753 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Front Both top mount top caps corroded

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

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside 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 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2021 77,753 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Front Both top mount top caps corroded

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

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside 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 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,399 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Front Both top mount top caps corroded

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Fail 16 Sep 2020 74,399 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Front Both top mount top caps corroded

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

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

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,670 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,895 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 52,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp Missing (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,973 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 37,826 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 37,826 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 30,998 miles

rear silencer rusty

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 XOA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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