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RO09 FZN

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,664 mi
Last recorded53,664 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 FZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 53,664 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 53,643 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,147 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 53,147 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,072 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front headlamps are slightly discoloured

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

rear axle is corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,003 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front headlamps are discoloured

front wipers smearing slightly

play in both front top mounts slight

slight damage to nearside cill

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,779 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front Flexi Pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All Three mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front Flex-i Pipe Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,063 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flex- pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 47,063 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust flex- pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,682 miles

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 44,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,214 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring damper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall perished

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,887 miles

Nearside damage to nearside sill

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,015 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,731 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,547 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 24,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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 FZN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

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

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