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RE09 LVJ

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,405 mi
Last recorded85,405 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil filter corroded.

rear view mirror missing

Fail 16 Dec 2020 85,405 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil filter corroded.

rear view mirror missing

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,060 miles

Central rear view mirror missing.

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

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))

Rear exhaust box poor condition.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central rear view mirror missing.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 57,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 May 2016 52,869 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 May 2015 46,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 36,618 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish in tread and sidewall areas.

Both rear wheel trim retaining bands fitted incorrectly and fouling valve stems. Valve stems are only slighhtly damaged.

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

Rear silencer in corroded condition.

Pass 23 May 2013 27,658 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 27,441 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,996 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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RE09 LVJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE09 LVJ, 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 RE09 LVJ registered?

RE09 LVJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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