MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
LOW ON ENGINE OIL
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES COLOSE TO LIMET (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
LOW ON ENGINE OIL
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES COLOSE TO LIMET (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Central Front exhaust slightly blowing from joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low and edges worn out (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low and edges worn out (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint broken, rest of system in poor condition... (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has 3 cuts in tread reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top Bush completely broken away and can be pulled from mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT and both edges worn off.. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system heavily corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system heavily corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s also wearing thin (1.2.1 (f))
Front Wipers Smeary
Brake pads look low.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pads look low.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Near side front tyre heavily worn on the edges.
Bonnet Pull Broken But Not Affecting Operation.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Bonnet Pull Broken But Not Affecting Operation.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust system corroded
exhaust rusty
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ09 BNZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RJ09 BNZ, 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 RJ09 BNZ registered?
RJ09 BNZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.
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