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RK09 VVF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 VVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 100,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,944 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 87,942 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front to centre (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 80,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,400 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,389 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners obscuring the view of the road ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,695 miles

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

nearside parking brake cable mount broken cable insecur

nearside rear brake hose mounting area heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 73,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber adrift (7.1.1)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

nearside parking brake cable mount broken cable insecur

nearside rear brake hose mounting area heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,325 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 70,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,677 miles

rear exhust rusting

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,783 miles

rear exhust rusting

Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,552 miles

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

rear exhust rusting

Pass 11 Feb 2012 30,587 miles

slight corrosion exhaust tailbox

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 VVF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK09 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

RK09 VVF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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