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VU09 YCM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,213 mi
Last recorded61,213 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YCM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 61,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 61,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 50,756 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 31,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 26,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nsf wiper blade splitting.

rear silencer outer skin corroded off.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 26,121 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nsf wiper blade splitting.

rear silencer outer skin corroded off.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 25,563 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 25,098 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded, not leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2017 23,553 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,583 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,811 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 16,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YCM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VU09 YCM, 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

How do I check the history of VU09 YCM?

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What year was VU09 YCM registered?

VU09 YCM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is VU09 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 YCM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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