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RJ09 XJA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,460 mi
Last recorded93,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 93,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,800 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,733 miles

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

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

Rear rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,642 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,717 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,947 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 82,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,004 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,874 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,874 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 60,700 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 60,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,279 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 41,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,749 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 39,664 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,167 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,949 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Aug 2012 14,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads getting low

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 XJA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

RJ09 XJA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 XJA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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