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RK09 OYF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,930 mi
Last recorded86,930 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 86,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE BEAM HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSR HANDBRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

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

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

REAR BEAM CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,750 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bolt on bulkhead corroded / holed

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,072 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust metal strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 60,071 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust metal strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,562 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 53,479 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 52,431 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 51,366 miles

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

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

rear exhaust coddoed

Pass 10 May 2016 49,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket insecure.

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cut in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 7 May 2014 43,959 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 35,787 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,100 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 24,964 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RK09 OYF 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 RK09 OYF, 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 RK09 OYF registered?

RK09 OYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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