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MK09 RHX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,628 mi
Last recorded103,628 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive surface corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

park brake/brake fluid warning lamp constantly illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,222 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,033 miles

coil springs showing corrosion

exhaust showing corrosion , but not blowing at the time of test

front number plate slight deterioration

rear damper top bushes worn

seek service advice asap. possible intermitant fault on off side front indicator lamp .

Fail 12 Mar 2018 65,033 miles

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

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

coil springs showing corrosion

exhaust showing corrosion , but not blowing at the time of test

front number plate slight deterioration

rear damper top bushes worn

seek service advice asap. possible intermitant fault on off side front indicator lamp .

strong advise off side front tyre perishing inner and outer .

Pass 11 Mar 2017 58,118 miles

exhaust showing corrosion / heat sheild insecure

front brake pads looking low , road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination .

seek service advice asap.

Fail 11 Mar 2017 58,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint gaiter split / vehicle has been road tested knock evident from near side (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust showing corrosion / heat sheild insecure

front brake pads looking low , road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination .

seek service advice asap.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,558 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 55,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,854 miles

headlight aims adjusted.

o/s/r tyre cracking,.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,054 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)

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 RHX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

MK09 RHX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is MK09 RHX safe to buy?

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