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M2 RMU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,295 mi
Last recorded32,295 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 RMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 32,295 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 32,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 30,838 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Middle (system excessively corrosion & not fully secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 30,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil sump excessively corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Middle (system excessively corrosion & not fully secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 29,505 miles

Coil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Middle (system excessively corrosion & not fully secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 Front Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 27,765 miles

Coil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 deep cracks **just passed the MOT test** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 26,213 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp pipe missing

Fail 17 Nov 2021 26,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp pipe missing

Pass 18 Nov 2020 24,627 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from N/S Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp pipe missing

Fail 18 Nov 2020 24,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust clamp pipe missing

Coil spring corroded front & rear X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from N/S Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 23,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from N/S Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp pipe missing

Fail 7 Nov 2019 23,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from N/S Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp pipe missing

Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,114 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 22,113 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 72% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,601 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 19,040 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,356 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 17,356 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 15,788 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 13,235 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 13,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 9,836 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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M2 RMU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M2 RMU, 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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M2 RMU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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