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RF09 GXP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 GXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 100,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,627 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,541 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake performance low

Offside Rear hand brake performance

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,319 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 85,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,810 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,230 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box outer casing coming away

Pass 31 May 2018 64,049 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 64,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,320 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,724 miles

Nearside Inner steering arm balljoint has slight play

Rear corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 49,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner steering arm balljoint has slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,951 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,511 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,117 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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RF09 GXP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF09 GXP, 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 RF09 GXP registered?

RF09 GXP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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