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RO09 FTC

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,109 mi
Last recorded87,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 87,109 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake bracket corroded / deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 87,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Securing bolt loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting brackets bolts missing but complying with mot requirements

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension/shocker mounting incorrectly seated (secure)

Offside Rear Parking brake bracket corroded / deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,674 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,672 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear axle/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,725 miles

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 23 Sep 2020 70,725 miles

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

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

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,770 miles

Central central rear view mirror missing

Fail 6 Aug 2019 65,770 miles

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

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

Central central rear view mirror missing

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 56,901 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,331 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,929 miles

flexipipe shell broken

nearside shocker leaking

rear muffler outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,894 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,965 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,029 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 22,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FTC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FTC, 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 FTC registered?

RO09 FTC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RO09 FTC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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