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RF09 MXN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,348 mi
Last recorded25,348 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 MXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 25,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Light unit has condensation

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 25,137 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to pads worn to metal on Offside front outer (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Light unit has condensation

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 22,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 20,412 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 20,412 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,561 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 19,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,026 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 10,026 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,521 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 MXN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

RF09 MXN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 August 2009.

Is RF09 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 MXN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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