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VX09 UCG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 145,490 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 145,490 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 142,499 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 142,475 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 140,238 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 140,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 138,055 miles

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

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

Rear hand brake just met requirments

Fail 10 Feb 2021 138,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 137,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 137,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,419 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 120,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,977 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 105,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,827 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,628 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,958 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 UCG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UCG, 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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VX09 UCG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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