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VO09 UYV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,984 mi
Last recorded126,984 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 UYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 126,984 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes and its associated components

Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 9 Jul 2025 126,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear axel corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle and associated components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle and associated components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,284 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 60,283 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,983 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,141 miles

Rear rear back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wall heavily cracked

nearside rear tyre wall heavily cracked

offside rear tyre wall heavily cracked

slight bulge in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,121 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Small cut to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,024 miles

Small cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,654 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 12,654 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 UYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYV, 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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VO09 UYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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