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OE09 RAX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,432 mi
Last recorded138,432 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 RAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 138,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,396 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,395 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 63,554 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 59,489 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 59,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 54,159 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 54,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,623 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)

both rear tyre have cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,532 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,888 miles

exhaust system in a poor condition

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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OE09 RAX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE09 RAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE09 RAX registered?

OE09 RAX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is OE09 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE09 RAX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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