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RO09 LEF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 91,182 miles

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

both rear coil springs slight corroded

o/s front top mount slight play

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

oil filter corroded and slight weep of oil

Fail 10 Apr 2026 91,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

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

both rear coil springs slight corroded

o/s front top mount slight play

oil filter corroded and slight weep of oil

Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,219 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 123,554 miles

engine whine ,advise attention asap

Fail 3 Apr 2024 123,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine whine ,advise attention asap

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,469 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

corrosion in rear axle coil spring,lower plates

rear shock absorber ,upper bushes worn ,advise renewing asap

Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,777 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 27,033 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 17,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 16,670 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 16,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 13,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished in the treads

exhaust corroded and minor leak from the rear silencer

nearside front tyre worn on the edges and tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 10,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 8,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,376 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 LEF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

RO09 LEF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is RO09 LEF safe to buy?

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