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KY09 RAK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 RAK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close too outer edge ()

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Torsion bar corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 93,348 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close too outer edge ()

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Torsion bar corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,222 miles

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

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

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

axle dry

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,560 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,296 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 70,296 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front, also both have slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also perished & have nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,884 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 63,882 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear excessive travel on parking brake /handbrake

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,528 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,528 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,976 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed accident damage to door (6.2.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 46,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed accident damage to door (6.2.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,797 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,405 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,378 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,484 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,637 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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KY09 RAK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY09 RAK, 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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KY09 RAK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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