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R18 RLA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,485 mi
Last recorded68,485 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 RLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 68,485 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 68,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 64,288 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,964 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2023 60,125 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Outer & Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,136 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box outer layer deteriorate

Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,094 miles

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,936 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

rear exhaust box corroded

rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 6 Jan 2018 48,059 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 44,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 42,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,498 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,149 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear lamp unit deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,430 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near sied rear lamp deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,825 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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R18 RLA 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 93.8%.

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 R18 RLA, 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 R18 RLA registered?

R18 RLA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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