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RO09 EYR

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 92,046 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 83,456 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside parking brake cable, not fully secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spot on tire tread replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 75,233 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake bracket broken

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,790 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,793 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,128 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,078 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,166 miles

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

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2016 13,166 miles

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

Offside mirror cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 5,130 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 4,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 3,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 2,591 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 EYR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

RO09 EYR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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