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RO09 UTU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,780 mi
Last recorded57,780 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 UTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,780 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 57,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 56,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,426 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,567 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail box deteriorated/outer skin falling off

Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,744 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box deteriorated/losing outer skin

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,321 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front wipers getting smeary

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,408 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a small cut to outer sidewall

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,111 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,888 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,265 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded

wipers judder

Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,579 miles

rear box heavily corroded

small cut nsf tyre sidewall no cords showing

Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear box heavily corroded

small cut nsf tyre sidewall no cords showing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,636 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,638 miles

advise n/s/f tyre 3mm on the centre 3/4 and worn on the outer edge

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 UTU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

Is RO09 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 UTU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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