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VO09 VLX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,095 mi
Last recorded23,095 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,095 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 22,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 22,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 21,973 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 21,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 18,307 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 18,307 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,471 miles

Instant mobility tyre glue out of date 11/2012

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,007 miles

Front wiper blades are split

Instant Mobility Tyre Glue out of date

Rear section of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,503 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 VLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO09 VLX, 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 VLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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