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CV09 RJY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 RJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 104,730 miles

Exhaust fitted not correctly - maintenance required

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s and n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f Body damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2026 104,730 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fitted not correctly - maintenance required

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s and n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f Body damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 86,422 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2024 86,422 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,515 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,577 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 73,784 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 73,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,995 miles

Rear Ream beam rusty.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,995 miles

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

Rear Ream beam rusty.

Pass 1 May 2018 62,416 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 55,550 miles

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

Slight Corrosion On Offside and Nearside Rear Coil Spring Mounts

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,815 miles

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

Oil Filler Cap Missing

Pass 2 May 2015 42,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 35,581 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 35,571 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,116 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,146 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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CV09 RJY 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 71.4%.

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 CV09 RJY, 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 CV09 RJY registered?

CV09 RJY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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