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VO09 YYV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 74,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle underside is corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2026 74,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle underside is corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,098 miles

corrosion of rear suspension beam axle

repair to front lower exhaust pipe

very slight binding of n/s/f and o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Jan 2024 67,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,741 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 58,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,139 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,041 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,776 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,190 miles

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,229 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

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 YYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO09 YYV registered?

VO09 YYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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The MOT history for VO09 YYV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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