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FP09 RBV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 RBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 92,548 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 92,526 miles

Central Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Number Plate Light Not Held In Place And Showing White Light To Rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,127 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 84,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear silencer Corroding, sealed with paste (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,883 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 59,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,275 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear wiper worn out

Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,275 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear wiper worn out

Pass 9 Apr 2016 32,590 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,015 miles

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

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

front shocker top nuts full of water and heavily corroded

o/s/f brake disc shows signs of overheating

rear silencer corroded and crumbling

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,473 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking permit badly sited & may partially obstruct drivers vision. adv re-siting.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,088 miles

NS SCREEN WASHER POOR, BORDERLINE PASS, ADV ATTN.

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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FP09 RBV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP09 RBV, 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 FP09 RBV registered?

FP09 RBV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is FP09 RBV safe to buy?

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