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VN09 AYJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,265 mi
Last recorded78,265 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 78,265 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,530 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge | both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 74,530 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge | both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,429 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 69,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,861 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,640 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 26,640 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,804 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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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VN09 AYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VN09 AYJ, 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 VN09 AYJ registered?

VN09 AYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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The MOT history for VN09 AYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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