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MK09 RHU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 RHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 87,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2021 83,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,751 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 82,751 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 82,740 miles

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

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

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

UBCC

Pass 2 Feb 2019 79,558 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2x rear (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on rear axle

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,711 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,711 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,218 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 59,124 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST DETROIATING

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,501 miles

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

nearside drivshaft seal leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside drivshaft seal leaking

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,996 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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MK09 RHU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MK09 RHU, 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 MK09 RHU registered?

MK09 RHU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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