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EO09 RXU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,009 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 93,038 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 93,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 3 Apr 2024 87,130 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 87,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 64,498 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 64,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 27,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,892 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 RXU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 EO09 RXU, 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

How do I check the history of EO09 RXU?

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What year was EO09 RXU registered?

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

Is EO09 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 RXU 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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