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VU09 YBW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,679 mi
Last recorded91,679 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 91,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,900 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 85,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 80,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,925 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,065 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 68,987 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,800 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 63,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 58,416 miles

both front lower ball joints dust covers are starting to split

Pass 25 May 2017 52,144 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 52,144 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 47,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,828 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 41,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 36,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 31,690 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 23 May 2013 31,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 24 May 2012 26,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box starting to blow

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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VU09 YBW 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 70%.

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 VU09 YBW, 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 VU09 YBW registered?

VU09 YBW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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