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FP09 RNX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 RNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,975 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F, O/S/F. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F, O/S/F. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 83,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F, O/S/F. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F, O/S/F. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,656 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/s/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,917 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 68,584 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front scuttle panel corroded through

Fail 30 Jun 2021 65,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

front scuttle panel corroded through

Pass 30 Jun 2020 62,825 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,348 miles

Exhaust noisy baffels loose in rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,840 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 43,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 29,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 21,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,435 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 RNX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

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

Is FP09 RNX safe to buy?

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