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RO09 OPZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,140 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 120,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,005 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 103,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 75,236 miles

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 30 Jul 2016 75,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 52,615 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,615 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,849 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 38,926 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 OPZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

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

Is RO09 OPZ safe to buy?

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