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VN09 YTU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 YTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,644 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,105 miles

Rear Suspension Rusty

Rear Tail Box Outer Casing Rusty

Pass 4 May 2022 62,541 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension Rusty

Tail Box Casing Rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2022 62,531 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension Rusty

Tail Box Casing Rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,119 miles

Tail Box Casing Rusty

Pass 27 May 2020 58,476 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tail Box Outer Casing Rusted

Fail 26 May 2020 58,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tail Box Outer Casing Rusted

Pass 24 May 2019 55,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,741 miles

Tail Box Outer Casing Rusted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,181 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,692 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,571 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 41,571 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,545 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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VN09 YTU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

VN09 YTU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is VN09 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN09 YTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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