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RE09 FWP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 FWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 72,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 69,062 miles

surface corrosion to rear sub and nsr coil spring

Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 59,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 59,199 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 52,720 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 39,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,659 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,382 miles

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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)

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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RE09 FWP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 RE09 FWP, 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 RE09 FWP registered?

RE09 FWP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is RE09 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 FWP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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