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VX09 UAO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 114,815 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded bad on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake cable bracket corroded cable still secure

Pass 21 Jun 2024 106,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake (parking brake cable bracket broken)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,489 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint on centre pipe blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket/guide corroded off and loose.

Offside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,486 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s hand brake cable bracket rusted and loose

Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,980 miles

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,462 miles

front exhaust clamp rusted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 65,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust clamp rusted

offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

rear exhaust box limited life

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,816 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,806 miles

Rear exhaust limited life

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,278 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,490 miles

front exhaust clamp rusted

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,959 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,330 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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VX09 UAO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX09 UAO, 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.

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What year was VX09 UAO registered?

VX09 UAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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