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VX09 TYD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,534 mi
Last recorded108,534 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 TYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 108,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 108,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 51,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 37,221 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 37,221 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 22,655 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 22,655 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 13,473 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 8,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 8,033 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,656 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 6,656 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VX09 TYD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VX09 TYD, 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 VX09 TYD registered?

VX09 TYD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is VX09 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX09 TYD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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