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FP09 RCY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,126 mi
Last recorded44,126 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 RCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 44,126 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 40,612 miles

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear & x2 Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front top mount washer corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded & Rear silencer out skin

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 40,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x2 Rear & x2 Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front top mount washer corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded & Rear silencer out skin

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 40,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Top mount washer corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.0mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded & Rear silencer outer skin

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,444 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,306 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 13,345 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,797 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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FP09 RCY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FP09 RCY, 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 FP09 RCY registered?

FP09 RCY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is FP09 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 RCY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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