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EO09 RVZ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,348 mi
Last recorded92,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 RVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 92,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 87,742 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 87,742 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,385 miles

Parking brake cables retainers broke

Fail 8 Sep 2023 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake cables retainers broke

Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,167 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 77,167 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,870 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe very badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under bonnet cross member badly corroded and holed (AS MARKED)

Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,869 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged cable mounting bracket corroded away (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe very badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under bonnet cross member badly corroded and holed (AS MARKED)

Pass 13 Feb 2021 71,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 69,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,274 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 66,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,883 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,392 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 56,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 51,969 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,359 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,213 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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EO09 RVZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EO09 RVZ, 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 EO09 RVZ registered?

EO09 RVZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is EO09 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 RVZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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