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RK09 VVE

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,293 mi
Last recorded150,293 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 VVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 150,293 miles

Clutch pedal broken and loose

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 150,293 miles

Clutch pedal broken and loose

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light comes on with position lights (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 150,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,728 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,992 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 130,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 128,725 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 128,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 117,667 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 117,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,871 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,690 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,843 miles

n/s/front wiper blade spliting on end

radiator weaping

rear exhaust silencer rusty

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,075 miles

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

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,019 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 VVE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RK09 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

RK09 VVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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