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RJ09 YVO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,024 mi
Last recorded109,024 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 109,024 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 109,024 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,005 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test left on seat ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 92,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test left on seat ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,757 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,333 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode and deterioate

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,956 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 YVO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

RJ09 YVO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is RJ09 YVO safe to buy?

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