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REL 294

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,713 mi
Last recorded59,713 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREL 294
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,713 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 59,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 57,134 miles

Rear Axle and suspension arms corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 56,308 miles

unable to test under side fuel pipes and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

full exhaust system deteriorated

unable to test under side brake pipes due to covers

Pass 9 Aug 2021 48,873 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear section of exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 35,561 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 35,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,742 miles

engine oil leak

rear box on exhaust corroded badly will need attention shortly

some brake pipes not checked due to underside covers

Fail 10 Aug 2017 32,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

rear box on exhaust corroded badly will need attention shortly

some brake pipes not checked due to underside covers

Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,235 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear section of exhaust corroding

unable to test most underside fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Fail 5 Aug 2016 30,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear section of exhaust corroding

unable to test most underside fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,046 miles

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

rear section of exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,270 miles

rear section of exhaust slight corrosion

unable to test all brake pipes due to covers

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to test brake pipes underneath due to covers

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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REL 294 is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 REL 294, 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 REL 294 registered?

REL 294 is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is REL 294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REL 294 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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