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VO09 MZE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,065 mi
Last recorded64,065 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 MZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 64,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 64,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 61,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,378 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,959 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 55,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 49,298 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 49,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,416 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,923 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,987 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,483 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,171 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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VO09 MZE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VO09 MZE, 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 VO09 MZE registered?

VO09 MZE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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