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R21 DBJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,287 mi
Last recorded121,287 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,287 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,611 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,594 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 107,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Dec 2019 97,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Nov 2018 84,982 miles

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

Rear corrosion to exhaust box

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing and rear silencer deterioated (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 70,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing and rear silencer deterioated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and close to the legal limit ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 59,518 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 59,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 31,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,468 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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R21 DBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R21 DBJ, 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 R21 DBJ registered?

R21 DBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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