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VU09 YDH

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,351 mi
Last recorded121,351 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 YDH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 121,351 miles

Front clutch padel squeezy noise

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 113,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,209 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 105,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 100,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,865 miles

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise n/s/f tyre perishing

advise o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2017 60,405 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise n/s/f tyre perishing

advise o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,030 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,849 miles

advise small chip on screen

screw in off side front tyre on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,696 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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VU09 YDH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

VU09 YDH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is VU09 YDH safe to buy?

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