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FP09 RXO

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,101 mi
Last recorded50,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,101 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2024 48,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2023 46,095 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 46,095 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 43,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,814 miles

Both front struts have slight play on top bush or bearing.

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,935 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged and rear box corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Mirror cover slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 32,757 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 29,756 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 29,756 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 26,353 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded due replacement (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 26,353 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded due replacement (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2016 22,282 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 18,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 18,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 14,307 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 10,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 8,015 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 RXO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FP09 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

FP09 RXO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is FP09 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 RXO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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