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RJ09 VMK

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,352 mi
Last recorded132,352 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 132,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 132,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 126,472 miles

Nearside Rear subframe repair work covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 5 Apr 2023 126,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2022 122,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 117,076 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe slight leak

Fail 7 Jul 2021 116,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexible pipe slight leak

Pass 6 Jul 2020 109,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,001 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + flexy poor (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring bump stop insecure in need of attention

Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + flexy poor (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring bump stop insecure in need of attention

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,160 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 34,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,043 miles

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

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

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 VMK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

RJ09 VMK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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