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RO09 ESY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,508 mi
Last recorded135,508 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ESY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,508 miles

3rd stop lamp part inop

engine oil leak sump area

front exhaust flexi pipe worn/slight leak

front lower swivel boots damaged/slit o/s and n/s

headlamp covers opaque

n/s seat back release inop

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perished/and split

n/s/r parking brake lazy

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perished

parking brake long travel

rear axle/subframe and coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 135,508 miles

3rd stop lamp part inop

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak sump area

front exhaust flexi pipe worn/slight leak

front lower swivel boots damaged/slit o/s and n/s

headlamp covers opaque

n/s seat back release inop

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perished/and split

n/s/r parking brake lazy

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perished

parking brake long travel

rear axle/subframe and coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 130,152 miles

3rd stop part inop

front lower swivel boots,perished

n/s/r parking brake lazy

rad weeping n/s lower

rear exhaust clamp missing/joint corroded

rear parking brake cables casings broken

rear spings corroded

rear subframe corroded

wish bones rear bushes perished

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 122,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 118,530 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint pin holed

Nearside Front tyre screw in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 113,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,016 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,902 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,761 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,761 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 52,497 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,430 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,127 miles

nearside front wiper splitting on ends

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,749 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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RO09 ESY 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 70.6%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

RO09 ESY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is RO09 ESY safe to buy?

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