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VX09 YZZ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,115 mi
Last recorded76,115 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 YZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 76,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 75,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 75,431 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 74,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 74,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 73,834 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 73,834 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,200 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,084 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Rear axle and coil springs slightly corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 62,977 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Rear axle and coil springs slightly corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,740 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 56,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,398 miles

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

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

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 YZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

VX09 YZZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is VX09 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX09 YZZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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