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VX09 UKF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,112 mi
Last recorded100,112 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,112 miles

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

Rear axle corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 2 Nov 2023 100,111 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,623 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 91,623 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,815 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR BUMP STOPS INSECURE N/S AND O/S

Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play in both front strut top mountings,rear axle corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring mounts corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 61,656 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring mounts corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,680 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 53,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,319 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Fail 4 Mar 2016 46,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,815 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 UKF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

VX09 UKF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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