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RO09 TSU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,175 mi
Last recorded94,175 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 94,175 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,432 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 80,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,171 miles

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,171 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded but secure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 60,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded but secure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,514 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but still secure

Fail 28 Aug 2019 57,514 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but still secure

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc face corroded,inside and outside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,240 miles

exhaust rear box corroded,but still secure

Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,240 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre side wall perrished.

exhaust rear box corroded,but still secure

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,058 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,756 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 TSU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

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

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