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EO09 RTX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 RTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,690 miles

exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,090 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,577 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps corroded or missing

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,954 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,257 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking

rear exhaust outer skin and clamp both deteriorated, but the exhaust was still secure and not blowing at the time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,138 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 36,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,538 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,840 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EO09 RTX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EO09 RTX, 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 EO09 RTX registered?

EO09 RTX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is EO09 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 RTX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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