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RO09 EXR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,727 mi
Last recorded149,727 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 EXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 149,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2025 145,743 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2024 140,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear exhaust box rusty and flexi damaged

exhaust clamps rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 133,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

exhaust system rusty and rear exhaust box peeling

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,664 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower seats (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front upper coil spring top mount corrodeing

Fail 25 Jan 2018 59,664 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower seats (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front upper coil spring top mount corrodeing

Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,943 miles

Emissions only just met, lambda

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower suspension components corroded

Rear coil spring corroded corroded at seat (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust section corroded

oil on minimum

Pass 2 Feb 2016 45,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 45,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,823 miles

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 8 Feb 2014 32,332 miles

175/65/14/82t continental

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

very strong advisory that the offside front brake pads are worn to limit (advise replacement)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,953 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 EXR 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 88.2%.

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 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 RO09 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

RO09 EXR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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