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RJ09 UUW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 UUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,682 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,608 miles

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

both head light aims poor

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,181 miles

Coolant leak heater matrix coolant pipe leaking behind battery- change soon

Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,752 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2021 54,460 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,993 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low- 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,016 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,661 miles

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 box has heavy corrosion

exhaust flexi webbing split

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,942 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,661 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 33,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,256 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,668 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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RJ09 UUW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ09 UUW, 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 RJ09 UUW registered?

RJ09 UUW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RJ09 UUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 UUW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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