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RJ09 YVH

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 YVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 72,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 72,575 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 72,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pressure storage reservoir inadequately mounted (1.1.9 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,380 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 49,377 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken and corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of engine (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,342 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,342 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,983 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 YVH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

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

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