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MW09 RZL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,250 mi
Last recorded152,250 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 RZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 152,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 135,997 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp lense faded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 129,100 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 129,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 118,367 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,317 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,372 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,002 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,001 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 79,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,910 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2018 78,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,677 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,674 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,359 miles

Front Bumper insecure damaged & insecure ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlight secured by cable tie

Fail 20 Aug 2016 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shock absorbers upper bush worn (2.7.4)

Front Bumper insecure damaged & insecure ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake slight bind

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake slight bind

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,231 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Has Slight Perishing In Tread & Outer Tyre Wall.

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

Rear Wiper Rubber Split.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,230 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,126 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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MW09 RZL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MW09 RZL, 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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MW09 RZL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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