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RO09 ERU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,083 mi
Last recorded97,083 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ERU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 97,083 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn, split, and perished

Offside rear tyre edges worn and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear lower spring cups corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 97,075 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn, split, and perished

Offside rear tyre edges worn and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear lower spring cups corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

rear silencer clamp missing

Fail 5 Jan 2023 91,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 89,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,141 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 87,545 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,046 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 58,106 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 58,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,152 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RO09 ERU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RO09 ERU, 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 RO09 ERU registered?

RO09 ERU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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