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VO09 PLN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,202 mi
Last recorded36,202 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 PLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 36,202 miles

Offside Front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

Fail 10 Apr 2026 36,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to hold raised idle between 2500 /3000 revs at time of test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,232 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 35,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,077 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 35,077 miles

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,776 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 34,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,539 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 34,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,372 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,265 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,286 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PLN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO09 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

VO09 PLN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is VO09 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO09 PLN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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