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RF09 HFK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,918 mi
Last recorded82,918 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 HFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,918 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,473 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 77,469 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 77,402 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 77,401 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,359 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in both front tyres,also slight wear on edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet slightly damaged

offside front light unit slightly insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2022 72,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in both front tyres,also slight wear on edge 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet slightly damaged

offside front light unit slightly insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front end damage bonnet/bumper etc!

Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front end damaged

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective unit damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both lamps have some condensation in unit

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front end damaged

Nearside headlamp unit damaged

Offside headlamp unit damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,540 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front end damaged

Nearside headlamp unit damaged

Offside headlamp unit damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,312 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,915 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,219 miles

both front tyres wearing down on inner edges

front number plate in poor condition cracked

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,348 miles

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,582 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 HFK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF09 HFK, 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 RF09 HFK registered?

RF09 HFK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is RF09 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 HFK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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