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RK09 UAY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 101,171 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 94,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 87,511 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 80,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 79,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,026 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting broken but not insecure

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,841 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 62,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,751 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,672 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 44,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,203 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 35,203 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,663 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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RK09 UAY 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 UAY, 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 RK09 UAY registered?

RK09 UAY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is RK09 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 UAY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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