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VO09 XWN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,968 mi
Last recorded58,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 58,968 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 58,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2025 52,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,756 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting starting to corode (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sliencer to middle pipe slight blow at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 37,895 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 37,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join and has its outer skin corroded and peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 24,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join and has its outer skin corroded and peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,823 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,150 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2015 12,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,852 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 XWN 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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

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

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