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BJ09 RNX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 RNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,304 miles

Front Exhaust flexi needs attention

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) ON LIMIT inner edges are worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (o/s & n/s) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,709 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,393 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 25 Aug 2023 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,288 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 68,285 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust corroded (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,841 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front-centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside front spring not fully located

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (axle beam) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,794 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front-centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside front spring not fully located

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (axle beam) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,109 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,740 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,456 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 37,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,165 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,540 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 9 May 2014 29,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 18 May 2013 22,432 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,382 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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BJ09 RNX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BJ09 RNX, 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 BJ09 RNX registered?

BJ09 RNX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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