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PF09 RHZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 RHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,793 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sump Damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2024 91,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sump Damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 91,136 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,332 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides pin holes leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 70,328 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides pin holes leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,710 miles

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

Park brake cable mountings deteriorated both sides

Fail 28 Jul 2020 53,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Park brake cable mountings deteriorated both sides

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,227 miles

bootlid wont open

Fail 18 Jul 2019 35,227 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

bootlid wont open

Pass 3 Aug 2018 19,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 19,709 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,370 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,734 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 16,734 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 13,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 13,070 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,258 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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PF09 RHZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 PF09 RHZ, 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 PF09 RHZ registered?

PF09 RHZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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