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LT09 RHA

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,464 mi
Last recorded54,464 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 RHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 54,464 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Blow From Central Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter Panel Damage

Fail 16 Feb 2019 54,299 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle Broken (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Plate Not Reflective (0.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Blow From Central Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter Panel Damage

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,713 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket corroded and insecure x2

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 49,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket corroded and insecure x2

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,882 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,839 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)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,605 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,568 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,568 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,446 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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LT09 RHA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT09 RHA, 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 LT09 RHA registered?

LT09 RHA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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