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RJ09 VMR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,997 mi
Last recorded111,997 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VMR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,997 miles

Body damaged- right rear panel next to fuel tank filler neck- no risk of injury, everything is sound and functions as intended

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in zone A within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body damage - right rear panel next to fuel tank filler neck - no risk of injury, everything is sound and functions as intended

Fail 25 Nov 2024 103,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body damage - right rear panel next to fuel tank filler neck - no risk of injury, everything is sound and functions as intended

Pass 7 Dec 2023 91,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has a slight side play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive spillage around the filling neck ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

body damage - right rear panel next to fuel tank filler neck - no risk of injury, everything is sound and functions as intended

Fail 18 Nov 2023 91,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the down pipe and the joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has a slight side play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive by the filling neck - spillage? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bodywork damage - right rear panel next to fuel filler flap - no risk of injury, all secure and functioning as intended

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,819 miles

Both rear tyre's starting to wear on outer wear markers

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear body slight damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,439 miles

Both front tyre's starting to lightly wear on outer edge's.

Offside rear body slight damage.

Rear box outer casing corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 80,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front tyre's starting to lightly wear on outer edge's.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear body slight damage.

Rear box outer casing corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,542 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 64,730 miles

Engine noise due to lack of oil

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,080 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,404 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,900 miles

exhaust tail section slight corrion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,986 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside front tyre worn low

Rear exhaust section rusty

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,247 miles

Rear tyres losing shape.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,607 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 VMR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

RJ09 VMR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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